Spicy Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
Published 8/25/2023
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Take classic margaritas up a notch with this grapefruit margarita recipe! Made with grapefruit juice and jalapeño infused tequila, these grapefruit margaritas are equally refreshing and spicy.
We are big fans of fun cocktails here at Fit Foodie Finds! While we have plenty of margarita recipes to choose from, we don’t have one quite like this. Meet our spicy grapefruit margarita – it’s spicy, sweet, citrusy, and wildly delicious.
This grapefruit margarita recipe is inspired by Linley’s mother-in-law and features jalapeño-infused tequila, lots of lime, and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Shake it all up and serve over ice for a simply irresistible (and gorgeous) cocktail!
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“Delicious. A summer go to for sure!” – Kelley
What You Need for Grapefruit Margaritas
These cocktails come together with classic margarita ingredients + a few fun extras:
- Tequila
- Fresh lime juice and grapefruit juice
- Jalapeño slices
- Simple syrup
- Ice
Grapefruit Margarita Variations
Have fun with this recipe and mix things up to really make these cocktails your own!
Tequila: The higher quality the tequila the better-tasting your margs will be.
Spice: For a non-spicy grapefruit margarita, omit the jalapeños completely (use regular tequila) or let the tequila infuse with the peppers for less time (about 10-15 minutes instead of 30).
Simple Syrup: Use our honey simple syrup in place of regular simple syrup for a refined sugar-free option.
Batch Cocktail: This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, etc. Mix everything up in a pitcher and it’s ready for a crowd! If you know you’ll make these often, make a big batch of the spicy jalapeño tequila. Cut a whole jalapeño and place it in a whole bottle of tequila to use whenever you want.
FAQ
Freshly squeezed juice is 100x better – don’t use bottled grapefruit or lime juices for these margaritas.
For this jalapeño-infused tequila, chop up some jalapeños and let them sit in the tequila for at least 30 minutes. This extra step is so worth it! For super spicy tequila, let the tequila infuse with the peppers overnight.
Simply skip infusing the tequila with the jalapeño slices. The grapefruit margs will be equally as delicious without the spice!
Storage
For best results, make these grapefruit margaritas immediately prior to serving.
Serving Suggestions
Fun Rims: Get creative and serve these grapefruit margaritas with fun rims! We like to use sea salt + paprika + cayenne + coconut sugar. So good!
Garnishes: Add a fresh slice of grapefruit, lime wedge, or jalapeño round to each glass before serving.
Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. grapefruit juice
- 2 oz. lime juice
- 2 jalapeño slices, + more for serving
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- 1 – 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Place tequila in a jar or cup. Then, add in a couple of slices of jalapeños plus the seeds. Let sit for at least 30 minutes so that the tequila can get infused with the spice.
- Add 1 to 2 cups of ice to a cocktail shaker and then pour in the infused tequila. Add the rest of the ingredients. Option to add more simple syrup, depending on your preference.
- Give the shaker a good shake so that everything gets mixed together.
- Serve over ice with fresh grapefruit slices, jalapeño slices, and a salty rim.
Tips & Notes
- Not Spicy Margaritas: For non-spicy grapefruit margarita, omit the jalapeños completely (use regular tequila) or let the tequila infuse with the peppers for less time (about 10-15 minutes instead of 30).
- Batch Margaritas: This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, etc. Mix everything up in a pitcher and it’s ready for a crowd! If you know you’ll make these often, make a big batch of the spicy jalapeño tequila. Cut a whole jalapeño and place it in a whole bottle of tequila to use whenever you want.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What ingredients were used for the salted rim?
Here’s what we used for the rim —> sea salt + paprika + cayenne + coconut sugar.
tajin spice makes a really nice rim and goes with citrus really well!
This looks very refreshing! ?
Ohhhh I need to try this. I’m not usually a tequila person but this sounds amazeballs.
BRING ME BACK!!!!! All the margs!
WHY DOES FFF STILL THINK YOU ARE SPAM. OH WAIT…BC YOU’VE BEEN STALKING ME SINCE 1990.
Since 1989 in fact. I’ve been stalking you since before you were conceived.
Lee, these looks amazing, I’ll take two 🙂 thanks for sharing!
I’ve never had a spicy margarita. I really need to try this. It’s supposed to be 90 here this week!
90 DEGREES OMG.
I am not one to go for a margarita but you’re making this look damn good. It may be 10am where I am at, but I could go for a cocktail right about now 😀
You don’t like margaritas?!
I don’t lovveeee tequila, but I could probably handle this margarita 😉
I have yet to try a spicy margarita! But I do love a good margarita and grapefruits so this drinks looks perfect to me.
Spicy margs are my FAVE all the way! So we are making when you are in MKE next, yes?
Soooo see yah Wednesday at 6PM 🙂 #imserious
MARGS FOR DAYSSSS. Love it Lee! <3