Honey Grapefruit Margarita Cocktail
Sweet honey and tart grapefruit make this margarita a bright, smooth twist on the classic. Easy to mix, perfectly balanced, and super refreshing for any season.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Strainer
- Rocks glass or margarita glass
- Small plate
- Bar spoon
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz lime juice fresh squeezed
- 0.75 oz honey or honey simple syrup
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or triple sec
- ice for shaking and serving
- grapefruit wedge for garnish
- sugar or salt for rim, optional
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into sugar or salt if desired.
- Fill shaker with ice. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, honey, and orange liqueur.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
Notes
Honey simple syrup mixes easier than raw honey. For extra depth, add a splash of mezcal. Adjust sweetness and citrus to taste. Sugar rim goes great with grapefruit!