Best Red Grapefruit Margaritas Recipes

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RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITAS



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This margarita recipe was given to me by a friend who tells me they are delicious! I have not tried them yet, but plan to soon.

Provided by Jazz Lover

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 slice ruby red grapefruit (wedge )
kosher salt
6 ounces tequila
1/3 cup ruby red grapefruit vodka
1/4 cup simple syrup
1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice (fresh squeezed or from a carton)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
4 cups ice cubes

Steps:

  • Use the wedge of grapefruit to rub the rims of 6 margarita glases with grapefruit juice.
  • Dip the rims in the kosher salt to coat.
  • Set glasses aside.
  • Place the tequila, vodka, simple syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice and ice in a bar blender and puree until smooth.
  • Divide the margarita between 6 glasses and garnish with grapefruit quarters.

RED-GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITAS



Red-Grapefruit Margaritas image

A bracing salted rim may be a tradition, but it can overwhelm the nuances of a good tequila. On the other hand, a touch of superfine sugar can be a nice complement to citrus-centered margaritas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 red grapefruits
8 ounces (1 cup) silver tequila
1 tablespoon superfine sugar, plus more for coating glass rims
3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) triple sec
3 cups small ice cubes

Steps:

  • Remove zest from 1 grapefruit. Place zest in a glass; add tequila. Cover, and let stand 1 hour. Strain. Rub zest over half of each glass rim; dip rims in sugar.
  • Cut peel and pith from grapefruits; cut flesh into segments. Purée grapefruits, tequila, sugar, triple sec, and ice in a blender until smooth. Pour into glasses.

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