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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita

    Published: Jun 15, 2017 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 477 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Fresh Grapefruit Margaritas by The Toasty Kitchen
    Fresh Grapefruit Margaritas by The Toasty Kitchen
    Fresh Grapefruit Margaritas by The Toasty Kitchen

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita is a light and refreshing alcoholic beverage that is easy to make at home. This homemade margarita is made with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juices.

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita by The Toasty Kitchen Impress your friends and family with homemade margaritas - no store-bought mix required! This Fresh Grapefruit Margarita is refreshing and crisp - the perfect summertime drink.  

    Made with fresh squeezed grapefruit and lime juices, the fresh fruit flavor can't be beat.

    Want to give your margaritas a restaurant-ready look? Rim your glasses with salt or sugar and a wedge of lime.

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita by The Toasty KitchenIngredients

    For this recipe, you'll need:

    • Grapefruits
    • Limes
    • Tequila
    • Triple Sec
    • Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar

    If you can't find fresh grapefruits or limes, you're welcome to use canned or bottled juice instead. However, freshly squeezed juice tastes much better in my opinion - I highly recommend you try it!

    Simple syrup

    Simple syrup is made with just two ingredients - granulated sugar and water. Since granulated sugar does not dissolve easily into cold beverages, simple syrup is needed for this recipe. 

    If you don't have simple syrup on hand, it's easy to make in just a few minutes at home. 

    In a saucepan over medium heat, add a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar. To make a large batch, you'd add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar.

    Stir and heat until your sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool before adding to your cocktail. Store any extra simple syrup in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Your homemade simple syrup should last for at least 1 month. 

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita by The Toasty KitchenDrink garnishes

    Try rimming your glasses with coarse salt or sugar. Use a lime or grapefruit wedge to wet the edge of your glass. Then, dip in salt or sugar until entire rim is coated. 

    You can also add a small slice of lime or grapefruit before serving. Cut a few decorative slices from your grapefruits before juicing them.

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita by The Toasty Kitchen
    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita by The Toasty Kitchen
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    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita

    Fresh Grapefruit Margarita is a light and refreshing alcoholic beverage that is easy to make from scratch at home. This homemade margarita is made with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juices.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 3 ounces grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed, about ½ a grapefruit
    • 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed, about 1 lime
    • 1 ½ ounces tequila
    • ¾ ounce triple sec
    • 1 teaspoon simple syrup, to taste

    Instructions

    • Optional: Pour a thin layer of kosher salt into a shallow bowl. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glasses and dip into salt to coat. Set aside.
    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup. Shake until combined.
    • Fill glasses with ice. Pour margarita over ice and serve immediately. Garnish with lime or grapefruit wedge as desired.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Stainless Steel Double Jigger
    • Lowball Glasses
    • Lemon Juicer
    • Zwilling Pro Chef's Knife

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin C: 31.4mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Cari

      March 10, 2023 at 10:26 pm

      Very refreshing margarita! Thank you!!

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    2. Amy

      June 19, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      These were great, so light and fresh!

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