The Spicy Ruby Margarita
This jalapeño grapefruit margarita is a refreshing and spicy spin on the classic margarita.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. tequila
- 4 oz. ruby red grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- 2 oz. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1-2* oz. light agave syrup to taste
- 4 slices jalapeño
- ice
Garnish options
- lime wedges
- grapefruit slices
- additional jalapeño slices
- coarse sea salt, sea salt/sugar combo or Tajin for rimming glass
Instructions
- Add the tequila and jalapeño slices (seeds and all) to a glass jar. Set aside for 30 minutes (longer to get it spicier!).
- Run a lime or grapefruit wedge around the rim of 2 glasses, then dip the rims into the sea salt, sea salt/sugar combo or Tajin. Add ice to the glasses.
- Strain the jalapeño slices from the tequila and place 2 slices in each glass.
- Place about a cup of ice in your cocktail shaker. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave syrup. Shake it up!
- Pour evenly into the 2 glasses, add a wedge or grapefruit or lime.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*The sweetness of the grapefruit juice can vary, so add the agave syrup to taste accordingly. You can also sub in simple syrup or honey syrup.