This grapefruit margarita is a light, summery, refreshing take on the classic margarita. The tartness of grapefruit and lime is balanced with an easy, homemade agave or honey simple syrup. It’s perfect for patio season, and it’s ready in just 10 minutes!
Alright, it’s margarita time again—and this grapefruit margarita is one I make on repeat. It combines two of my favorite things: juicy grapefruits and a classic margarita, for a drink that’s bright, balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Think sweet, sour, and salty flavors all coming together with a clean splash of white tequila.
This one’s similar to a paloma, but without the soda water, so the citrus flavor stays front and center. I sweeten it with either honey or agave simple syrup instead of traditional simple syrup, which keeps the drink tasting fresh and lets the grapefruit really shine. During testing, I found that adding a bit of lime juice alongside the grapefruit made everything taste more balanced, so that’s the version I keep coming back to.
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice takes this margarita to the next level, but store-bought works when that’s what you have. The grapefruit softens the tequila just enough, making this a great option even for those who are still warming up to it. With a salty rim and that perfect sweet-tart sip, this grapefruit margarita feels like an instant celebration in a glass.
If you love grapefruit drinks, also try my salty dog cocktail !
How to make a pitcher of grapefruit margarita
It’s easy to make a pitcher of grapefruit margaritas by using cups instead of measuring by the ounce. Here’s how to scale up the quantities:
- 2 cups tequila
- 1 cup grapefruit juice
- 1 cup lime juice
- 1 cup of simple syrup
Add the ingredients to a pitcher filled with ice cubes, stir, and garnish with grapefruit slices. Pour your marg into salt-rimmed glasses and enjoy!
Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ Sea salt (to rim the glass)
- ▢ 2 ounces white tequila
- ▢ 1 ounce grapefruit juice
- ▢ 1 ounce lime juice
- ▢ 1 ounce agave or honey simple syrup (recipe below)
- ▢ Slices of grapefruit to garnish
Agave Simple Syrup
- ▢ ¼ cup agave syrup (can sub honey)
- ▢ ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wet the rim of a glass with a cut piece of grapefruit or lime. Pour some salt on a plate and dip the wet rim into the salt. Fill the glass with ice. Sea salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice, and then add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup and stir until it’s cold. 2 ounces white tequila, 1 ounce grapefruit juice, 1 ounce lime juice, 1 ounce agave or honey simple syrup
- Strain your margarita into the prepared glass and then garnish it with slices of grapefruit. Slices of grapefruit to garnish
Agave Simple Syrup
- Mix the agave or honey with hot tap water and stir until it dissolves. Store any leftovers in a jar in your fridge for up to a month. ¼ cup agave syrup, ½ cup water
Notes
Nutrition
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Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- Sea salt , to rim the glass
- 2 ounces white tequila
- 1 ounce grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce agave or honey simple syrup , recipe below
- Slices of grapefruit to garnish
Agave Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup agave syrup , can sub honey
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wet the rim of a glass with a cut piece of grapefruit or lime. Pour some salt on a plate and dip the wet rim into the salt. Fill the glass with ice. Sea salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice, and then add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup and stir until it’s cold. 2 ounces white tequila, 1 ounce grapefruit juice, 1 ounce lime juice, 1 ounce agave or honey simple syrup
- Strain your margarita into the prepared glass and then garnish it with slices of grapefruit. Slices of grapefruit to garnish
Agave Simple Syrup
- Mix the agave or honey with hot tap water and stir until it dissolves. Store any leftovers in a jar in your fridge for up to a month. ¼ cup agave syrup, ½ cup water
