Spicy Grapefruit Margaritas
Get ready to bring a zesty kick to your day with this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita recipe. Each sip is a perfect balance of tangy lime juice, sweet agave nectar, and spicy jalapeño, all mixed with the refreshing taste of grapefruit and tequila. The rim of the glass is adorned with a salty and spicy chili powder blend, adding an extra layer of flavor to this fun and vibrant cocktail. Cheers to a drink that will definitely spice up your day!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime, juiced)
- 1 teaspoon light agave nectar or 2 teaspoons simple syrup
- 1 thinly sliced jalapeño round (1/8th to ¼th inch wide, a little goes a long way!)
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice (about ½ large grapefruit, juiced)
- 1½ ounces blanco/silver or reposado tequila
- 3 parts kosher salt
- 1 part ancho chili powder or regular chili powder
- Lime wedges
- Small grapefruit wedges for garnish, optional
Instructions
- First, prepare your glasses. Mix together the salt and chili on a small, rimmed plate. Run a lime wedge around the outer top edge of your glasses, then roll the edges in the chili-salt so it sticks. Place one big ice cube or a few smaller ice cubes in each glass.
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, add the lime juice, agave nectar and jalapeño slice. Use a muddler to crush the jalapeño. Pour in the grapefruit juice and tequila, then top off the shaker with ice. Fasten the lid on securely and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glasses. If you want to be cute about it, garnish the drinks with a small wedge of grapefruit, sliced halfway through the middle so it rests on your glass. Cheers!
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
1 margarita
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 158 calories
- Sugar Content: 10.8 g
- Sodium Content: 1.5 mg
- Fat Content: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.5 g
- Fiber Content: 0.2 g
- Protein Content: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
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