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Two glasses of grapefruit margarita with jalapeos and limes.
5 from 8 votes

Grapefruit Margarita Recipe

Put a spicy spin on classic margaritas with this grapefruit margarita recipe. Featuring jalapeño-infused tequila and fresh citrus, it's refreshing and spicy all at the same time!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 0
Carbs 14
Protein 0
Yield 2

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.
    A hand holding a jar of tequila with jalapeño slices in it.
  • 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.
    A zesty glass of grapefruit margarita with a hint of jalapenos.

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 10g