Description
Ina Garten’s pink grapefruit margaritas offer a zesty twist on classic cocktails with fresh citrus and smooth tequila. Sophisticated palates will savor this refreshing blend that elevates happy hour with Mediterranean-inspired charm and elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 1 cup white tequila
- 1 cup triple sec orange liqueur
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
Ice and Chilling:
- 3 cups ice
Garnish and Optional:
- 1 lime cut in wedges
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Carefully rim chilled glasses with fresh lime juice, then delicately coat edges with kosher salt, creating a crisp garnish that enhances the cocktail’s flavor profile. Allow glasses to air dry momentarily.
- Select a high-powered blender and combine freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (approximately 8 fluid ounces / 240 milliliters), zesty lime juice (2 fluid ounces / 60 milliliters), and smooth triple sec (1 fluid ounce / 30 milliliters) with a generous handful of ice cubes.
- Activate the blender and pulse until the mixture reaches a uniform, slushy consistency with no visible ice chunks, typically 30-45 seconds on high speed.
- Transfer the frosty mixture into a spacious pitcher, introducing premium tequila (4 fluid ounces / 120 milliliters) and gently stirring to integrate all components thoroughly.
- For those not utilizing salted glass rims, incorporate a precise ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt directly into the pitcher to elevate the drink’s underlying complexity.
- Distribute the chilled cocktail evenly among prepared glasses, ensuring each serving receives an equal portion of the vibrant, refreshing blend.
- Serve immediately while the beverage maintains its optimal arctic temperature, garnishing with a small lime wedge if desired.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by squeezing fresh citrus fruits moments before mixing, ensuring vibrant and zesty margarita taste.
- Freeze cocktail glasses beforehand to maintain an extra-chilled drink that stays refreshingly cool from first sip to last.
- Create silky smooth texture by blending ingredients thoroughly, eliminating any harsh ice chunks for a professional-grade cocktail experience.
- Apply salt rim technique strategically, using lime juice as a natural adhesive for an even and elegant glass presentation.
- Boost overall drink complexity by adding a subtle salt pinch directly into the mixture when skipping traditional salted rim method.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg