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Oct 1, 2021 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Kristin

Tequila and Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit Margarita

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A Tequila and Grapefruit Juice is where two awesome cocktail worlds collide; grapefruit juice mixers and margaritas! Let’s get into what we mean, shall we?

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What is a Tequila and Grapefruit Juice?

Just about any liquor and Grapefruit Juice is a winning combo. Tequila and grapefruit juice join a delicious family of similar tart cocktails like a Greyhound, Vodka Greyhound, Whiskey Grapefruit, and even the Paloma and it’s offshoot the Cantarito.

And, as we mentioned above, the tequila and juice mixer can also get it added into the large family of margaritas. The classic is good, but some of the fruit/fruit juice based margaritas are even better. Like a Strawberry Margarita and Blueberry Margarita.

Today, we’ll learn how to make a simple Tequila and Grapefruit Juice but also how to take that cocktail and turn it into a delicious Grapefruit Margarita. And, if neither of those are your thing, we have a couple of other simple alterations that are sure to wet your palate.

Let’s start mixing!

How to make this drink:

Like we said, we’ll start out with just a simple Tequila and Grapefruit Juice and then turn that into a Margarita.

tequila and grapefruit

Equipment

cocktail shaker

glass rimmer

Hawthorne strainer

highball glass

Jigger

margarita glass

Ingredients

Tequila and Grapefruit Juice

2 oz Tequila Blanco

4 oz Grapefruit Juice

1 Lemon or Lime wedge garnish

Grapefruit Margarita (for a pitcher multiply everything by 6)

2 oz Tequila Blanco

1 oz Grapefruit Juice

1 oz Lime Juice

1 oz Simple syrup

¼ oz Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or orange liqueur float

Margarita salt

Chipotle powder or sugar (mix either with salt for a sweet or spicy rim)

1 Grapefruit wheel garnish

Step 1

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice

Step 2

Pour in 2 oz of tequila blanco (we prefer Patron Silver or 1800)

If making a Tequila and grapefruit juice, skip to step 3b.

Step 3

Add in 1 oz of grapefruit juice, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.

Skip 3b and move to step 4

Step 3b

Top off with 4 oz of grapefruit juice, pour into a highball glass, rim with a lime and enjoy!

Step 4

Put a lid on the shaker and shake a few times to mix everything thoroughly.

Step 5

Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass to get it wet and dip the mouth of the glass into your margarita salt mix*.

*note: depending on if you want sweet or spicy you can either mix the salt 1:1 with chipotle powder or sugar

Step 6

Fill your glass with ice, replace the shaker lid with a Hawthorne strainer, and pour your drink into the glass.

Step 7

Float ¼ oz of Grand Marnier (or another orange liqueur) on top of the drink

Step 8

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and enjoy!

Variations

Down here you are going to find several modified versions of this cocktail.

Elderflower Grapefruit Cocktail

This variation is really easy. Make the two ingredient, tequila and grapefruit juice cocktail above as written in steps 1 – 3b. Them just add 1 oz of lime juice and 1 oz of Elderflower liqueur. Rim with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Grapefruit Cranberry Cooler

Start with 2 oz of tequila and ice in a highball glass. Then add in 2 oz of cranberry juice and 3 oz of grapefruit juice. You can also splash in some Campari for a hint of bitter orange.

Another option, with or without the Campari, is to pour in 1 to 2 oz of club soda and give your cocktail some fizz.

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Recipe

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Tequila and Grapefruit Juice + Grapefruit Margarita

Mixing Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: tequila and grapefruit juice

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • glass rimmer
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • highball glass
  • jigger
  • Margarita glass

Ingredients

Tequila and Grapefruit Juice

  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco
  • 4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 Lemon or Lime wedge garnish

Grapefruit Margarita (for a pitcher multiply everything by 6)

  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Simple syrup
  • ¼ oz Grand Marnier or any orange liqueur float
  • Margarita salt
  • Chipotle powder or sugar mix either with salt for a sweet or spicy rim
  • 1 Grapefruit wheel garnish garnish

Instructions

Tequila and Grapefruit Juice Cocktail

  • Fill your highball glass with ice
  • Pour in 2 oz of tequila blanco (we prefer Patron Silver or 1800)
  • Top off with 4 oz of grapefruit juice
  • Pour into a highball glass
  • Rim with a lime and enjoy!

Tequila and Grapefruit Juice Cocktail

  • Fill your highball glass with ice
  • Pour in 2 oz of tequila blanco (we prefer Patron Silver or 1800)
  • Add in 1 oz of grapefruit juice, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
  • Put a lid on the shaker and shake a few times to mix everything thoroughly.
  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass
  • Dip the mouth of the glass into your margarita salt mix
  • Fill your margarita glass with ice
  • Replace the shaker lid with a Hawthorne strainer, and pour into the glass
  • Float ¼ oz of Grand Marnier (or another orange liqueur) on top of the drink
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and enjoy!

Elderflower Grapefruit Cocktail

  • Tequila and Grapefruit Juice Cocktail
  • Fill your highball glass with ice
  • Pour in 2 oz of tequila blanco (we prefer Patron Silver or 1800)
  • Top off with 4 oz of grapefruit juice
  • Add in 1 oz of lime juice
  • Add in 1 oz of Elderflower liqueur
  • Pour into a highball glass
  • Rim with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Grapefruit Cranberry Cooler

  • Fill your highball glass with ice
  • Pour in 2 oz of tequila blanco (we prefer Patron Silver or 1800)
  • Add in 2 oz of cranberry juice
  • Add in 3 oz of grapefruit juice
  • Add in a splash Campari (optional)
  • Top off with 1-2 oz club soda (optional)

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