A slightly bitter cocktail, this Grapefruit Margarita recipe pairs grapefruit juice with tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice for a thirst-quenching drink. It’s perfect for those who wants a tangy twist on the traditional Margarita.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz cointreau or any orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Grapefruit slice or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the edge of your glass with lime juice and dip in salt. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice.
- Shake well until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or a lime wedge.