Description
Ina Garten’s pink grapefruit margaritas blend zesty citrus with smooth tequila for an elegant cocktail. Refreshing ingredients and simple preparation make this drink perfect for gatherings and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white tequila
- 1 cup triple sec orange liqueur
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- ½ cup (4 limes) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cups ice
- 1 lime (cut in wedges)
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Moisten chilled glasses’ edges with fresh lime juice, then encrust with kosher salt for a zesty, textural accent. Let glasses briefly air dry.
- Blending Foundation: Into a high-performance blender, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Pulse vigorously until achieving a silky, uniform slushy texture with no discernible ice fragments.
- Tequila Integration: Pour blended mixture into a capacious pitcher. Introduce premium tequila, stirring gently to harmonize flavors comprehensively. If glasses remain unsalted, fold in kosher salt to amplify the drink’s nuanced profile.
- Serving Technique: Distribute margarita mixture evenly across prepared glasses, ensuring each serving captures the vibrant, frost-kissed essence. Optionally crown with a delicate lime wedge for visual and aromatic enhancement.
- Consumption Strategy: Serve instantly while the cocktail maintains its glacial temperature, promising a refreshing, sensory experience that celebrates the bright, citrusy notes of pink grapefruit and spirited tequila.
Notes
- Chill Glasses Perfectly: Prepare glasses 15 minutes in advance for optimal salt rim adhesion and frost preservation.
- Juice Selection Matters: Use fresh, ripe pink grapefruits for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness that elevates the entire cocktail experience.
- Blending Technique: Pulse ice in short bursts to prevent over-dilution and maintain a smooth, slushy texture without watering down the drink’s robust character.
- Tequila Quality Tip: Select a premium, 100% agave tequila blanco for a clean, crisp base that complements the citrus notes and creates a more refined margarita.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg