Description
A refreshing Mexican cocktail with tequila, grapefruit & lime juice, and grapefruit soda. Easy to make and perfect for warm weather!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, preferably ruby red
- 2 ounces tequila blanco (silver)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces grapefruit soda (such as Jarritos or Squirt)
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar, or to taste (optional, depending on grapefruit sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
- Grapefruit wedge, for garnish
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Salting the Rim (Optional): If desired, moisten the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit or lime wedge. Pour salt onto a small plate and gently press the rim of the glass into the salt, rotating until coated. Set aside.
- Combine Juices: In a cocktail shaker, combine fresh grapefruit juice, tequila blanco, and fresh lime juice.
- Add Agave Nectar (Optional): If desired, add agave nectar to taste.
- Add Salt: Add a pinch of salt to the shaker.
- Add Ice: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain: Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- Top with Grapefruit Soda: Gently top the glass with grapefruit soda.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to gently stir the cocktail to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and/or lime wedge. Other garnish options include a rosemary sprig or a dehydrated grapefruit slice.
Notes
- Freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice are essential for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of agave nectar to your taste, depending on the sweetness of the grapefruit.
- For a spicy kick, add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
- Experiment with reposado tequila for a richer flavor.
- Omit the tequila for a refreshing mocktail.
- To make a batch, combine the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt in a pitcher. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve. When serving, pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice and top with grapefruit soda.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes