Grapefruit Margarita

When I wake up to a warm, sunny morning, I envision a lovely evening on the patio with a pitcher of margaritas! I’ve got a few different margarita recipes that I turn to but Ina Garten’s Pink Grapefruit Margaritas are definitely my tried and true! I find that most people enjoy these even if they’re not big margarita fans. I believe it’s the grapefruit that makes them so refreshing. It also makes for a great batch cocktail that can be made in advance if you’re entertaining. The recipe serves four but is easily doubled. I vary Ina’s method slightly because I prefer my margaritas on the rocks rather than blended. Instead of using a blender, I hand mix the ingredients in a pitcher without ice and use my cocktail shaker to make individual cocktails. I also use fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. I enjoy a salted rim but if you do not, Ina advises putting a pinch of salt in the shaker, which makes a big difference!

Grapefruit Margarita

Ingredients:

1 lime, cut in wedges, optional

Kosher salt, optional

1 cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec

1 cup white tequila

Method:

If you like a salted rim, rub the top of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip the rim in kosher salt. Set aside.

Mix ingredients together in a pitcher. When ready to serve, shake over ice and strain into the ice filled cocktail glasses. Serve with a wedge of lime.

Serves 4