Take traditional margaritas up a notch with this grapefruit margarita recipe! Made with grapefruit juice and jalapeño infused tequila, these grapefruit margaritas are equally refreshing and spicy.
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We’re huge followers of enjoyable cocktails right here at Match Foodie Finds! Whereas now we have loads of margarita recipes to select from, we don’t have one fairly like this. Meet our spicy grapefruit margarita – it’s spicy, candy, citrusy, and wildly scrumptious.
This grapefruit margarita recipe is impressed by Linley’s mother-in-law and options jalapeño-infused tequila, plenty of lime, and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Shake all of it up and serve over ice for a merely irresistible (and beautiful) cocktail!
Featured Remark
“Scrumptious. A summer season go to for certain!” – Kelley
What You Want for Grapefruit Margaritas
These cocktails come along with traditional margarita elements + a number of enjoyable extras:
- Tequila
- Recent lime juice and grapefruit juice
- Jalapeño slices
- Easy syrup
- Ice
![Spice up your classic margarita recipe with some jalapeño infused tequila and juicy, fresh grapefruit juice for the most delicious cocktail on the planet! I promise you'll have your friends begging you to make this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita Recipe all summer long. Pouring margarita into glass](https://fitfoodiefinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/margz.jpg)
Grapefruit Margarita Variations
Have enjoyable with this recipe and blend issues as much as actually make these cocktails your individual!
Tequila: The upper high quality the tequila the better-tasting your margs might be.
Spice: For a non-spicy grapefruit margarita, omit the jalapeños utterly (use common tequila) or let the tequila infuse with the peppers for much less time (about 10-Quarter-hour as a substitute of 30).
Easy Syrup: Use our honey easy syrup rather than common easy syrup for a refined sugar-free possibility.
Batch Cocktail: This recipe can simply be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, and so forth. Combine every part up in a pitcher and it’s prepared for a crowd! If you already know you’ll make these typically, make an enormous batch of the spicy jalapeño tequila. Lower a complete jalapeño and place it in a complete bottle of tequila to make use of everytime you need.
![Spice up your classic margarita recipe with some jalapeño infused tequila and juicy, fresh grapefruit juice for the most delicious cocktail on the planet! I promise you'll have your friends begging you to make this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita Recipe all summer long. Jalapeño tequila](https://fitfoodiefinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tequila.png)
FAQ
Can you employ bottled juice?
Freshly squeezed juice is 100x higher – don’t use bottled grapefruit or lime juices for these margaritas.
How do you infuse tequila?
For this jalapeño-infused tequila, chop up some jalapeños and allow them to sit within the tequila for no less than half-hour. This additional step is so price it! For tremendous spicy tequila, let the tequila infuse with the peppers in a single day.
How do you make these margaritas not spicy?
Merely skip infusing the tequila with the jalapeño slices. The grapefruit margs might be equally as scrumptious with out the spice!
![Spice up your classic margarita recipe with some jalapeño infused tequila and juicy, fresh grapefruit juice for the most delicious cocktail on the planet! I promise you'll have your friends begging you to make this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita Recipe all summer long. Grapefruit margarita](https://fitfoodiefinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pour-shot.jpg)
Storage
For greatest outcomes, make these grapefruit margaritas instantly previous to serving.
Serving Recommendations
Enjoyable Rims: Get inventive and serve these grapefruit margaritas with enjoyable rims! We like to make use of sea salt + paprika + cayenne + coconut sugar. So good!
Garnishes: Add a contemporary slice of grapefruit, lime wedge, or jalapeño spherical to every glass earlier than serving.
![Two glasses of grapefruit margarita with jalapeos and limes.](https://fitfoodiefinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/square7-275x275-4-200x200.png)
Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
Put a spicy spin on traditional margaritas with this grapefruit margarita recipe. That includes jalapeño-infused tequila and contemporary citrus, it is refreshing and spicy all on the similar time!
Prep:5 minutes
Prepare dinner:30 minutes
Whole:35 minutes
Components
- 2 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. grapefruit juice
- 2 oz. lime juice
- 2 jalapeño slices + extra for serving
- 1 oz. easy syrup
- 1 – 2 cups ice
Directions
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Place tequila in a jar or cup. Then, add in a few slices of jalapeños plus the seeds. Let sit for no less than half-hour in order that the tequila can get infused with the spice.
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Add 1 to 2 cups of ice to a cocktail shaker after which pour within the infused tequila. Add the remainder of the elements. Choice so as to add extra easy syrup, relying in your desire.
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Give the shaker a great shake in order that every part will get combined collectively.
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Serve over ice with contemporary grapefruit slices, jalapeño slices, and a salty rim.
Ideas & Notes
- Not Spicy Margaritas: For non-spicy grapefruit margarita, omit the jalapeños utterly (use common tequila) or let the tequila infuse with the peppers for much less time (about 10-Quarter-hour as a substitute of 30).
- Batch Margaritas: This recipe can simply be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, and so forth. Combine every part up in a pitcher and it’s prepared for a crowd! If you already know you’ll make these typically, make an enormous batch of the spicy jalapeño tequila. Lower a complete jalapeño and place it in a complete bottle of tequila to make use of everytime you need.
Diet info
Energy: 125kcal Carbohydrates: 14g Protein: 0g Fats: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 10g