SPICY GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA

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Provided by Eric Werner

Categories     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Cocktail     Margarita     Grapefruit     Summer     Party     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 8 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons tequila
1-2 habanero chiles, halved
Kosher salt
6 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

Steps:

  • Mix tequila and chiles in a large pitcher. Let steep 3 hours, or longer if a spicier tequila is desired. Discard chiles. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Pour enough water onto a small plate to cover. Pour enough salt onto another small plate to cover by 1/4". Dip rims of eight 12-ounce glasses into water, then into salt to lightly coat; fill with ice. Add grapefruit juice to pitcher with tequila. Fill with ice; stir until cold. Divide drink among glasses.

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