Cocktail Corner: Grapefruit Margaritas

Since we had a Citrus Theme for our potluck this month, I thought it would be the perfect time to have a citrus cocktail. This makes for a very refreshing, tangy drink that can either be served over ice, or straight up as seen above. It worked well for the party’s theme, but would also be perfect on a hot summer day. Our Texas grapefruits were sweet enough without adding anything extra, but feel free to add a bit of sugar if it is too tart — just be careful not to add too much.

Grapefruit Margaritas

2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed and strained grapefruit juice
1 1/2 cup tequila
1 1/2 cup cointreau (triple sec also works well)

Combine grapefruit juice, tequila, and cointreau in a large pitcher. Stir well. Chill in refrigerator for at least one hour.

Serve over ice or straight up. If preferred, rim glasses with margarita salt.

16 comments on “Cocktail Corner: Grapefruit Margaritas”

Leah
January 31, 2013

Sounds delicious and refreshing! My mouth is puckering just thinking about this. 😉

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  Thanks Leah! They really were tasty and just the right amount of puckering! 😉
  Kenley
  
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leaner by the lake
January 31, 2013

this reminds me of the Salty Dog cocktail which I enjoyed over New Years with some freshly made grapefruit juice! I highly recommend if you’re a grapefruit fan, which it seems you are!

2 oz gin
4 oz grapefruit juice
Salt for rimming
Lemon or lime wedge for garnish

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  I’ve heard of Salty Dogs but have never tried one. Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds great!! 🙂
  Kenley
  
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mmmarzipan
January 31, 2013

Sounds yummy! Please let me know if/when you blog about non-alcoholic cocktails too… would be most interested! I am sure you could come up with some amazing creations 🙂

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  Thanks! I actually have one coming up that is an alcoholic drink but I’m going to go into a couple non-alcoholic variations! 🙂
  Kenley
  
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  - mmmarzipan
    February 1, 2013
    
    Fabulous, Kenley! Looking forward to reading 🙂
thingsmybellylikes
January 31, 2013

I love all things grapefruit, and quite a few things alcoholic. Thanks for this – bookmarking it as my Saturday night treat 🙂

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  Yay! 😉 I really think you’ll like it!
  Kenley
  
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petit4chocolatier
January 31, 2013

This looks delicious! Love grapefruit 🙂

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  Thanks Judy! I do too — though I really didn’t start to like grapefruit until just recently. But now I love them, both the taste and the health benefits! 🙂
  Kenley
  
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Joyti
February 1, 2013

That sounds delicious, and refreshing.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  Thanks so much!! They really were!
  Kenley
  
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the Painted Apron
February 1, 2013

It is so funny that we both posted cocktails on the same day! January was a LONG month!! Your grapefruit margarita looks divine!

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- Green Door Hospitality
  February 1, 2013
  
  Haha! Indeed it was! And it was really funny cause I think I came across like 5-6 cocktail posts yesterday (of people who don’t do that as their only blog posting). I think we all have the same thing on our mind! (Oh, and I’m posting another one today! lol)
  Kenley
  
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