Grapefruit Margarita (Ruby Rita)

The GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA (“Ruby Rita“) is a grapefruit embellishment of the margarita experience. It’s got the tequila and orange liqueur of the standard margarita, but adds fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing twist. Lime juice is optional. The preferred tequila is gold reposado.

Requirements: tequila reposado (gold), Cointreau, grapefruit juice, agave syrup, lime juice (optional) & wedge, grapefruit wheel (optional)

• 1.5 oz. tequila reposado
• .75 oz. Cointreau
• 1.5 oz. fresh grapefruit juice (ruby red sweet grapefruits recommended)
• 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (optional depending on sweetness of grapefruit)
• .5 oz. lime juice (optional)
• lime wedge for garnish

Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with grapefruit juice and press into salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add the liquid ingredients to an ice-filled shaker, double straining the grapefruit juice to remove small seeds and pulp. Shake to chill and strain into the prepared rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit wheel.

Comments: Test the red grapefruit juice for sweetness and if it’s not, add agave. I recommend Herradura Reposado tequila, Don Julio Reposado or Suaza Gold for a good blend; but use your favorite. Most people enjoy the addition of lime to this drink.

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