Mexican cocktail
Pink Grapefruit Margarita
Pink grapefruit margarita with blanco tequila, triple sec and lime, served cold with a lightly salted rim.
- Preparation8 min
- Total time8 min
- Servings2 cocktails or glasses
- DifficultyEasy
A fruity take on the Mexican margarita, with the fresh, slightly bitter flavor of pink grapefruit. Blanco tequila and lime balance the natural sweetness, while salt on the rim brings out the citrus flavors.
Ingredients
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Preparation
- Squeeze the grapefruit and lime, strain the juices and keep them cold.
- Rub the outside half of the rim of two glasses with a lime wedge, then dip the rims in a plate with a thin layer of salt.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes and add the tequila, triple sec, grapefruit juice and lime juice.
- Taste for acidity and add the syrup only if needed.
- Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain into the 2 prepared glasses, over fresh ice if you prefer, and garnish each with a grapefruit half-slice.
