These margaritas will certainly liven up your weekend, both refreshing and delicious. They are super simple to make, the only catch being, you need fresh limes, it really makes a difference. Make these at your next party, they are sure to be a hit.
Pink Grapefruit Margaritas
From: Barefoot Contessa’s How Easy Is That
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1 cup triple sec orange liqueur
- 3 cups ice
- 1 cup silver tequila
- 1 lime cut in wedges, optional Kosher salt.
If you prefer to rim the glasses take a lime wedge and rim, then dip in salt, if you do not like a salted rim sprinkle a touch of salt in each glass, the salt really brings out the flavor.
Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, triple sec and ice in a blender. Pour into a large pitcher (or just keep it in the blender) and pour in the tequila, stir. (I personally just added it all to the blender- I like slushy, that is totally up to you)
Makes 4 drinks.
* Just as a note: it is important to use Ruby Red grapefruit juice, it is much sweeter than regular and it has the lovely pink color.
Oct 18, 2011 @ 18:46:49
Oh me…I’ll be on the floor after one………..
Oct 19, 2011 @ 13:35:01
What a beautiful drink! I don’t usually like grapefruit juice, but this sounds really good!
Oct 25, 2011 @ 20:41:43
I agree, grapefruit juice is not one I would pick either but as long as you get the Ruby Red its sweeter and really makes this drink good.
Oct 20, 2011 @ 06:21:50
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks yummy.
Oct 21, 2011 @ 15:33:45
Oh my gosh, I have to try this. This looks like the perfect mimosa substitute!
Oct 22, 2011 @ 02:14:03
Mmmm! Delicious heartburn here I come! ;D lol
Oct 22, 2011 @ 04:44:02
Sounds yummy…. Can’t wait to try it this weekend!
Nov 06, 2011 @ 19:13:02
This sounds and looks amazing! I shared it here http://afewextraminutes.blogspot.com/2011/11/drink-of-week-grapefruit-margarita.html
Thanks!
Nov 25, 2011 @ 00:54:54
looks good would love to try it
Nov 25, 2011 @ 16:44:04
Sounds wonderful – will have to try it!
Nov 27, 2011 @ 20:42:18
Delicious! My daughter made them for Thanksgiving and we loved them!
Dec 03, 2011 @ 18:09:36
Sounds delicious!! Will try this one soon!! Thanks
Dec 18, 2011 @ 18:23:43
I can’t wait to try this recipe over the holidays!!! Sounds yumtastic!
Jan 02, 2012 @ 18:31:20
This sounds delicious and the photo is fantastic too!
Jan 04, 2012 @ 17:40:13
Add another cup of fresh grapefruit juice and this is extremely refreshing! Original recipe will knock you on the floor!
Jan 05, 2012 @ 18:20:33
That would be fabulous too, I make mine blended not on the rocks so that may help with the strength.
Jan 07, 2012 @ 12:35:48
Looks so nice and refreshing!
Jan 07, 2012 @ 14:44:10
Mmm, this looks wonderful and irresistible! Love the color!!!
Jan 09, 2012 @ 00:39:54
I am gonna make these …they look so good
Jan 16, 2012 @ 01:15:27
What a great idea and so easy to make!!! Thank you:)
Jan 24, 2012 @ 16:10:56
I will Try One Soon:)
Jan 24, 2012 @ 20:48:18
I love these!!! I add a bit of sugar just to make it a tad sweeter!!! AMAZING!!!
Jan 27, 2012 @ 18:22:25
shared these on my blog! can’t wait to try some!! thanks for sharing! http://thecreationzstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-fave-party-ideas-and-tips-on.html
Feb 05, 2012 @ 15:48:58
Looks great…can’t wait to try one.
Feb 11, 2012 @ 06:07:25
Sounds like a fun hot weather drink! Mmmm
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:18:33
Am enjoying one now…..Lovely!! Not too strong on the grapefruit flavour but gives it a nice twist on the traditional margarita. Great with a sprig of fresh mint.
Cheers
Feb 22, 2012 @ 11:05:51
What a great mix for a bridal shower or Girl’s- Night -in…love the color
Feb 22, 2012 @ 16:56:50
What a fun and pretty drink!! I love it!
Feb 24, 2012 @ 17:41:08
Looks amazing! I HAVE to make this!!! New follower here!
Feb 26, 2012 @ 20:50:51
Tommy Bahama Restaurant makes a ruby red grapefruit w/ vodka and muddled basil leaf. You only thought you didn’t like grapefruit until you try this amazing concoction also!
Feb 29, 2012 @ 09:43:59
Sounds real good, will be making me some!
Mar 01, 2012 @ 05:12:48
Amazing! This just made me anxious for summer!
Mar 07, 2012 @ 11:34:45
Reblogged this on color me there.
Mar 13, 2012 @ 12:18:43
It’s delicious, but mine did not turn out very pink. I did use Ruby Red grapefruit juice.
Mar 13, 2012 @ 13:03:13
Unfortunatly some brands are just more pink than others. I will check which brand I used.
Mar 21, 2012 @ 13:33:25
I doubled the juice (I used light RR grapefruit juice), halved the alcohol, and served it on the rocks. Great!!!!
Apr 12, 2012 @ 00:47:50
Yummy
Apr 12, 2012 @ 16:14:07
These look perfect for spring!
Apr 17, 2012 @ 19:04:10
I can’t drink much but this looks delish
Jun 16, 2012 @ 08:13:15
I love grapefruit. Wow .. in my mouth, it’s taste and flavor with Tequila and triple sec. I’m gonna make it. Though Tequila gave me headache, that pink is million times prettier than Victoria’s Secret’s.
Jun 18, 2012 @ 13:32:25
Fabulous . . . Beware though! They sneak up on you!
Jun 23, 2012 @ 19:44:25
These were Delish! Mine weren’t as pretty pink though. I wonder what juice she used.
Jul 15, 2012 @ 10:53:56
I made this drink and it’s fantastic! I also made a grapefruit mash with sugar in it to add to the individual glasses. Some people like theirs sweeter. Amazing recipe!
Aug 10, 2012 @ 21:29:36
Reblogged this on karensunhumbleopinion and commented:
YUM!
Dec 20, 2012 @ 15:09:18
can i use tequila instead of triple sec? i don t have it
Jan 02, 2013 @ 15:56:58
The recipe already has tequila in it but you could omit the triple sec, you will lose some of the sweetness, so you may wan to add some other type of juice or simple syrup to counter that.
Jan 01, 2013 @ 19:08:11
Is there any way to make this without the alcohol? Anyone know what would replace it?
Jan 02, 2013 @ 15:55:51
You could certainly do something without alcohol, I would try adding in some orange juice or cranberry juice to sweeten it up.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 18:42:50
I know this may seem silly but when a cocktail drink calls for ice does it mean crushed or whole pieces?
Jan 30, 2013 @ 21:53:26
It can actually be either, it really depends on your tastes. Normally a drink served on ice would be whole ice. This recipes picture in the book is served over ice but I like it blended better, it all up to you.
Feb 15, 2013 @ 15:33:12
Hi, there! I work for Camarena Tequila, and would love to use your image and a link to your recipe on our Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/tequilacamarena). Would this be OK? Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Mar 06, 2013 @ 13:55:20
Sure!