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    Grapefruit Margaritas Recipe

    Published: May 11, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Switch up the standard margarita by replacing sweet and sour mix with fresh citrus juice. This grapefruit margaritas recipe is refreshing, delicious and perfect for spring or summer!

    hand holding a margarita with citrus on rim

    Original post: June 2016 | Updated: May 2020

    Why This Recipe Works

    I have mentioned before that my husband and I are huge margarita lovers. He makes THE BEST margaritas I’ve ever tasted, hands down, and anyone who tries them agrees with me. His classic margarita recipe is incredible, but his grapefruit margaritas are a close second.

    It is amazing how a bit of freshly squeezed citrus juice can transform a margarita into a heavenly, succulent and refreshing drink. Your first best option is to come over to our house so my cute hubby can make one of these irresistible beverages for you. Second best option? Make one yourself!

    top view of a margarita with limes and a juiced grapefruit sitting next to it

    How To Make This Grapefruit Margaritas Recipe

    Step 1

    In a cocktail shaker, combine:

    • Ice cubes
    • Tequila
    • Grand Marnier
    • Fresh grapefruit juice
    • Fresh lime juice

    Step 2

    Shake well and serve on the rocks or with no ice. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

    margarita with salt on rim and grapefruit and lime wedges on rim

    Recipe Notes

    • If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use two plastic cups that fit snugly opening to opening. We like to shake our margaritas to ensure the ingredients get mixed together thoroughly.
    • The tastiest orange liqueur to use for this drink is Grand Marnier, but Triple Sec and Cointreau work well, too.
    • Use crushed ice and salt-rimmed glasses for an extra fun and yummy drink.
    • This recipe will make enough for 1 perfect beverage, but feel free to quadruple the recipe to make a large pitcher to share!
    • Any variety of grapefruit tastes great for this yummy beverage, but pink grapefruit juice is our favorite.

    What is the Best Tequila For Margaritas

    Choosing the best tequila for your margarita is super important. There are plenty of types of tequila that are top shelf and tasty on their own (or good in other drinks) but that do not taste the best in margaritas.

    We recommend using a silver, blanco or white variety of tequila for optimal flavor. These types of tequila are transparent much like vodka and are bottled directly after being distilled, so they are either aged for a short period or not aged at all. Here is a list of our favorite tequilas, in order from most to least favorite (all of these work great!):

    • 1800 silver
    • Sauza silver
    • Sauza hornitos plata
    • Don Julio blanco
    • Jose Cuervo silver

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    looking into margarita glass with a cocktail shaker in the background

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    Grapefruit Margaritas Recipe

    Switch up the standard margarita by replacing sweet and sour mix with fresh citrus juice. This grapefruit margaritas recipe is refreshing, delicious and perfect for spring or summer!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 455kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 3 oz tequila
    • 1.5 oz Grand Marnier
    • 1 grapefruit juiced
    • 1 lime juiced
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    Instructions

    • In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ice cubes along with tequila, Grand Marnier, grapefruit and lime juice.
    • Shake well and serve on the rocks or with no ice. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

    Notes

    • If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use two plastic cups that fit snugly opening to opening. We like to shake our margaritas to ensure the ingredients get mixed together thoroughly.
    • The tastiest orange liqueur to use for this drink is Grand Marnier, but Triple Sec and Cointreau work well, too.
    • Use crushed ice and salt-rimmed glasses for an extra fun and yummy drink.
    • This recipe will make enough for 1 perfect beverage, but feel free to quadruple the recipe to make a large pitcher to share!
    • Any variety of grapefruit tastes great for this yummy beverage, but pink grapefruit juice is our favorite.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2944IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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