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!
⌁ 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!