Yellow Grapefruit Margarita Recipe (2024)

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January 11, 2023April 20, 2014 by Eden

The most refreshing yellow grapefruit margarita recipe. This drink is the perfect summer co*cktail! It’s light and full of citrus flavors. Ifyou can’t find the yellow grapefruit, try pink grapefruit will work too! Both will work wonderfully in this recipe.

The other day, my friend brought me a bag full of yellow grapefruit. Did you know grapefruit come in a range of colors from yellow, white to pink? Yellow grapefruits are sweet and juicy and perfect for margaritas!

I’m usually a pink grapefruit kind of gal, but when I tasted these, I couldn’t believe how refreshing and delicious they are. When life gives you yellow grapefruit… make a yellow grapefruit margarita, right?!

Also, check out all of our favorite tequila co*cktails and best margarita recipes!

A Breif History on the Margarita

Margarita history starts with Margaret Sames. In 1948, she invited some guests over for a co*cktail party and decided to experiment with some alcohol.

She mixed Cointreau and tequila with a bit of lime and salt around the edge of the glass.

How to Make this Grapefruit Margarita Recipe

This recipe is a twist on the classic margarita. It has the perfect grapefruit, citrus flavor and feels like spring in a glass.

Ingredients

• Grapefruit Juice – Pink or yellow grapefruit will work for this recipe.

• Sugar – Instead of simple syrup we add the sugar straight into the co*cktail shaker. Since grapefruit is already sweet, this recipe doesn’t need too much extra sweetener.

• Lime Juice – Fresh squeezed lime jucie.

• Tequila – Blanco or reposado

Add all of the ingredients into a co*cktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds.

When to Serve a Grapefruit Margarita

It’s always a good time to serve a margarita! This recipe is the perfect pairing to our giant taco salad, nachos and Mexican fruit platter. It’s also great for these occasions:

Cinco de Mayo

Brunch

Pool Party

Birthday Party it’s also perfect for a last-minute birthday party!

Carnival Party

Garden Party

Tropical Party

Best Tequila for a Margarita

Here are a few of our favorite tequilas. You can purchase these at any beverage store and at most grocery stores. Similarly, they’re all affordable and good quality.

Casamigos Blanco Tequila– Crisp with hints of vanilla. It’s a very good tequila to sip too.

Cazodores Tequila Reposado

Espolòn Reposada TequilaBlanco or Gold

Hornitos Reposado Tequila

El Destilador Silver Tequila– Very affordable

Tips for Making a Grapefruit Margarita

• Add more or less tequila, depending on how strong you like it.

• If you want a pink co*cktail, use ruby grapefruit to make this recipe.

• Make sure to shake with ice to dilute the ingredients.

• Multiply this recipe by the number of guests you have to make a batch co*cktail.

• Add a slice of jalapeño for a grapefruit jalapeño margarita.

More Grapefruit co*cktails

If you love grapefruit, try our sparkling bikini grapefruit co*cktail and our frozen paloma!

Frequently Asked Questions

More Magarita Recipes

In addition to our yellow grapefruit margaritas, we also have some other incredible recipes to try!

Fruity Frozen Margaritas

Blackberry Margarita Punch

Yellow Grapefruit

Honeydew Margarita

Coconut Margarita Recipe

Lemon Margarita Recipe

Sparkling Margarita Recipe

Margarita Mocktail

Frozen Mango Margaritas

Additionally, check out a charming way to serve a mini margaritaand our four delicious agua fresca recipes

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