Spicy Grapefruit Margarita
This Spicy Grapefruit Margarita is the perfect way to start off the Cinco de Mayo holiday! Grapefruit juice, lime juice and tequila combine together with jalapeΓ±o to provide some zing.Β Rim the glass with a spicy sweet chili sugar and you’re ready to party!
Make a party-size batch of this awesome margarita or an individual one.Β Both recipes are below.
Chili powder, kosher salt and sugar combine to make the rim coating.Β Just rub a little lime juice around the lip of each glass and dip the glass in a bowl filled with the rim coating.
For the margarita, simply combine all of the ingredients and let sit a bit to infuse the margarita with the spiciness of the jalapeΓ±o.Β Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
To serve it, remove the jalapeΓ±os, add ice to the salt-rimmed glasses and pour over ice.Β Garnish with a grapefruit and/or lime slice.
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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes plus chill time 1 hour minimum
Ingredients
Big Batch Margaritas:
- 1 & 1/2 cups (12 ounces) silver or blanco tequila
- 2 cups (16 ounces) grapefruit juice
- 3/4 cups fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1-2 whole jalapeΓ±os, halved (depending on how spicy you want your drink)
- slices lime + grapefruit, for serving
To Make Just One Drink:
- 1 & 1/2 β 2 ounces silver or blanco tequila
- 2 & 1/2 ounces grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 1-2 slices jalapeno, depending on how spicy you want your drink
- slices lime + grapefruit, for serving
Spicy Chili Salt Rim:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
Spicy Chili Salt Rim:
In a bowl, combine the chili power salt and sugar. Mix well to combine. Use this mixture to rim your glasses.
Big Batch Margaritas:
Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine. Keep chilled in the fridge for 1-3 hours. Taste the drink every hour to check for spiciness. The longer you leave the jalapeΓ±o in the drink the spicier the drink will become. Once the drink is spiced to your liking, remove the jalapeΓ±os.
When ready to serve, salt the rims of 4-6 glasses. Add ice to each glass and pour the margaritas over the ice. Add a grapefruit and a lime wedge.
To Make Just One Drink:
Salt the rim of your glass. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until combined and then strain into your prepared glass. The longer you shake the drink, the spicier it will be come. Add a grapefruit wedge and a slice of jalapeΓ±o if desired.
Recipe by Half Baked Harvest
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