I’d put Casamigos Blanco and Don Julio Blanco right on the cusp in terms of being overboard for a margarita….but it hasn’t stopped me in the past. There are several mid-range tequilas that are really good without breaking the bank. I love them for sipping on the rocks or neat with a lime, but I’d skip them when it comes to a margarita. Freeze in an airtight container, preferably one that has a larger surface area like a rectangular glass dish. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, tangerine vodka, lime juice, tangerine juice, orange liqueur, and agave. With the salt on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the salt to coat. Best Tequila for MargaritasĪ quick note on top-shelf tequilas. Ingredients 4 ounces silver tequila 4 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (from one grapefruit) 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from two limes) 1. To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge. Both work well, but red grapefruits give the margarita a nicer color. 4 oz Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice 2 oz Tequila of Choice (I like white tequila) 1/2 oz Lime Juice Add more if youd like 1 cup Ice splash Simple Syrup. The darker red flesh of the red grapefruit is believed to be the sweeter of the two. ![]() You can also get larger handheld juicers for oranges and grapefruits. If you’re making margaritas often (like me), invest in a handheld lemon/lime squeezer. The good news is you can squeeze a lot of juice out of a grapefruit. They simply don’t compare in terms of flavor or freshness. It’s so important to use freshly squeezed citrus when making margaritas from scratch. Well, you’re right, however, paired with simple syrup and elderflower, that bitterness fades into the irresistible flavor. A lot of critics may think a grapefruit-based cocktail is bitter. They’re real, simple, and offer a refreshing twist on the classic marg. My grapefruit margaritas are made with blanco tequila, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and elderflower liquor. Step 2 Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender. While I love a poloma, I think I’ll stick with this variation. Directions Step 1 Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass then dip each glass in salt. Rub the rim of a highball glass or margarita glass with a grapefruit wedge, and dip it in a small plate of salt. 6 oz Grapefruit Juice Rim Garnish 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons white sugar fresh grapefruit cut into wedges Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark while you are cooking Instructions In a large glass pitcher mix together the first 5 ingredients until the limeade is completely melted and all the ingredients are well combined. ![]() The cocktail drinks like a true margarita and is a little more punchy than a paloma. I borrowed some inspiration and upped the ante with elderflower liquor while omitting soda water. Looking for more grapefruit recipes? I gotchu! Grapefruit happens to be one of my favorite fruits to use in cocktails and drinks and if you love grapefruit as much as I do, you are going to love some of these recipes.My grapefruit margarita recipe is very similar to the classic paloma cocktail. ![]() Coarse salt optional but I highly recommend. ![]()
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