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Grapefruit Margarita

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Grapefruit Margarita

 

Happy Friday!  I am excited to share with you a new margarita.  Grapefruit!

Bursting with tart/sweet flavor grapefruits are one of my favorite fruits.  Here in the Rio Grande Valley I  snatch these babies up by the 18lb bag for under $6.00.  I add them to avocado, salads, oatmeal and even marinades.

My girls love adding grapefruit juice in homemade soda (recipe coming soon), but I LOVE them in Margaritas!

Ruby Red Grapefruit are vibrant in color and loaded with sweet Texas flavor.  If you cannot find ruby reds and are worried about the tart flavor.  Add a splash of agave to your juice for sweetness.

 

Did you know the name grapefruits gives homage to the likeness that they grow in clusters like grapes.

 

 

 

Did you know that the petiole of the grapefruit gives the resemblances of a  heart?   The petiole is the smallest leaf closest to the stem.

 

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Grapefruit Margarita
Servings: 4 -6 ounce margaritas
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • salt
  • lime wedges
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Cointreau
  • 1 to 2 tsp agave optional
  • ice cubes
Instructions
  1. On a small plate spread salt.
  2. With lime wedges moisten rim of 6 ounce glasses.
  3. Dip glasses into salt.
  4. Place glasses into freezer to chill.
  5. In a pitcher combine tequila, grapefruit juice, agave if using, lime juice and Cointreau.
  6. Remove glasses from freezer and serve margarita mixture over ice.
  7. Garnish with lime slices.

 

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Comments

  1. Sara @ Biscuits & Burlap says

    January 15, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Yum! I just picked a dozen grapefruits off a tree at the family farm… This is definitely something I could do with them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Tim says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Greeting from the Rio Grande Valley. Where do you get the Grapefruit from? My wife works at Med High? She had a fellow teacher bring her a box of oranges for $6.00. They were the best oranges we ever had. We could never find out where they came from? Maybe it’s the same place.

    Reply
  3. katherine says

    April 15, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    When rimming a glass, I recommend rolling the glass in salt instead of dipping the entire rim (hold the glass horizontally and roll the outside of the rim in salt so as to avoid coating the inside rim). When there’s salt on the inside of the rim, you’re not tasting it as you’re sipping, but with each sip it’s washing back into the glass and turning your drink into seawater. Your glass looks lightly rimmed, but most people have heavier hands with the salt and the last few sips end up being very salty.

    Gorgeous photos!

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Sadler says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:28 am

    adding grapefruit to a margarita makes it healthy riiiiight lol

    Reply
  5. Lisa Montalva says

    January 25, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I had a gathering last weekend at my home and made these for a group of 20! It was spectacular.

    Lisa aka The Gourmet Mom

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      January 25, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Lisa!!
      I am so happy to hear they were enjoyed!

      Reply
  6. Monet says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I could so use one of these just about now! Thanks for making me smile. I’m sipping on mint tea, and I’m hoping to get to bed early tonight. I’m already ready for Friday…I will be making these for sure!
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  7. Liz says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    I love grapefruit AND margaritas…now why haven’t I thought of combining them??? YUM!
    Liz recently posted..Sticky Buns~My Profile

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  8. Magic of Spice says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I love grapefruit but never tried it in a margarita…lovely choice 🙂
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  9. Kitchen Belleicious says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:34 am

    oh it looks just simply beautiful, stunning and would love to have one!
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  10. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    January 22, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    After a hard hit of cold and sinus, I need this margarita! Delish 😀
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  11. Susan says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:48 am

    With wonderful Texas red grapefruit so easily available here right now my husband and I enjoy one almost every morning. Your grapefruit margarita sounds so delicious and full of that citrus flavor I love. I just happen to have all the necessary ingredients on hand 🙂
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  12. DessertForTwo says

    January 21, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    This is the first year my ruby red grapefruit tree has made fruit! I can’t wait to make this with them! 🙂
    DessertForTwo recently posted..Pina Colada SmoothieMy Profile

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  13. Drick says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I did not know they grew in clusters…. reds make the darnedest things, this one is tops
    Drick recently posted..Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Yogurt SauceMy Profile

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  14. Lori Lynn says

    January 21, 2012 at 9:06 am

    Sounds so refreshing, maybe for brunch tomorrow??
    Love the color.
    And I also like your use of hominy in the previous post. That quesadilla and a grapefruit margarita could be a winning combination on Sunday afternoon…
    LL
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  15. Paz says

    January 21, 2012 at 7:55 am

    I’ve never had a margarita before,but one day, I’ll taste each and everyone of YOUR margaritas! 🙂
    Paz recently posted..Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and QuinoaMy Profile

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  16. Heather @girlichef says

    January 21, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Oh yes, this sounds perfect! I grew up eating grapefruit with my mom. My grandparents always brought home a bunch when they made their yearly trek to Texas (although the rest of the year they came from the grocery store). I’ll be making this marg soon!
    Heather @girlichef recently posted..Pizza w/ Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Italian Sausage w/ Fennel, & Basil {food ‘n flix}My Profile

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  17. pily says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Seguro que está muy rica ésta margarita, yo no tomo alcohol, pero se ve tan fresca!! seguro que sabe igual de rica sin alcohol!
    Saludos

    Reply
  18. pily says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Aunque no tomo alcohol, se antoja tan fresco, seguro que sabe igual de rico sin alcohol!!
    Saludos

    Reply
  19. mjskit says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    The husband is in Houston this weekend so I’m hoping he brings back some Texas Red grapefruit. There’s nothing better! Except maybe these margaritas! 🙂 These sound and look delicious!
    mjskit recently posted..Sweet and Spicy Citrus SaladMy Profile

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  20. Rosa says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Oh, perfect! I love grapefruits, especially those from Florida…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  21. Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie says

    January 20, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Hecks yeah!!! This is perfect way to start the weekend! And since it is citrus, this could also be considered preventative medicine for the cold & flu season! LOL Love the addition of tequila.

    Salud! 🙂
    Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie recently posted..NachosMy Profile

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  22. Alexis @ There She Goes says

    January 20, 2012 at 7:17 am

    yes. yes. YES!

    Reply
  23. Joanne says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:26 am

    From one grapefruit fiend to another…I could kiss you for this. You’ve just made my friday so much more citrusy and tequila-full…which means it’s instantly better!
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