HOW TO: Grapefruit Margaritas

Food

April 5, 2020

Is it just me, or does this quarantine make you feel like it is happy hour all day every day? Tonight, my boyfriend’s mom, whipped up some delicious fish tacos with a fresh mango salsa so I thought it was fitting to through a little margarita into the mix. I love the freshness of a Paloma (tequila + lime + grapefruit) and love the frothiness of a shaken margarita, so I mixed the two up to bring you a Grapefruit Margarita (with a touch a mint.)


In the recipe, I used all fresh juice, but you can use store-bought goods. With everything going on right now, make sure all your fruit is cleaned (soap + water) before putting it anywhere near your mouth or nose!

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

⌁ 1 cup grapefruit juice
⌁ Zest of 1 grapefrui
⌁ 1/2 cup of sugar
⌁ 2 T. lemon juice
⌁ 2 oz. tequila
⌁ 2 oz. triple sec
⌁ 2 oz. lime juice
⌁ 2 oz. grapefruit syrup
⌁ 1 oz. grapefruit juice
⌁ Sprig of mint

DIRECTIONS:
GRAPEFRUIT SYRUP
⌁ In a small saucepan, mix sugar + 1 cup grapefruit juice + grapefruit zest + lemon juice
⌁ Bring to a boil; Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes
⌁ Transfer to an airtight container and stick in the fridge to cool

MARGARITA
⌁ Rim glass with sugar + salt + chili powder (for some spice)
⌁ Fill shaker will crushed ice
⌁ Add tequila + triple sec + lime juice + grapefruit sugar + grapefruit juice + mint
⌁ Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
⌁ Strain contents over crushed ice glass
⌁ Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel – ENJOY!
I hope this brings a little bit of sunshine into your life from what seems like unending cloudy days!

Xo, Emily

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