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Head-on closeup of a spicy grapefruit margarita in a mason jar with salted rim and grapefruit and lime slices.

Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

This Spicy Grapefruit Margarita is made with habanero-infused tequila and fresh grapefruit juice for a cocktail that's pretty in pink and packs serious heat. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, summer parties, or any night that needs a little kick.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Eclectic
Keyword: Cocktails, grapefruit, Habanero, Margaritas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Tequila Steeping Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Author: Sues

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1 habanero pepper sliced in half
  • Sea salt for glass rims
  • 3 cups freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice (from about 4-5 grapefruits)
  • 4 lime wedges for garnish
  • 4 grapefruit wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour the tequila in a mason jar or other container and add the habanero. Let steep for about 3 hours (you can leave the habanero in longer, but beware that the tequila will get spicier and spicier the longer it sits).
  • Place sea salt on a small plate. Brush rims of glasses with lime wedge, water, or simple syrup and roll to coat in sea salt. Fill glasses with ice.
  • Divide grapefruit juice between glasses (using ¾ cup for each). Pour 2 oz. habanero tequila into each glass. Stir. Garnish glasses with lime and grapefruit wedges if desired.

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16 oz. Mason Jars
16 oz. Mason Jars
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