Siesta – Grapefruit Margarita

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2

Siesta - Grapefruit Margarita recipe for your happy hour

by The Chefin Cocktail

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

12g

Fat

The Siesta - Grapefruit Margarita is a twist on the classic margarita that uses freshly squeezed grapefruit juice to add a tangy and refreshing flavor profile. This cocktail is perfect for happy hour, weekend parties, or a simple evening drink after a long day. It can be easily scaled up or down to suit any occasion, and the addition of campari gives this cocktail a unique and complex taste. The overall result is a cocktail that is easy to make, easy to drink, and packs a punch of flavor.

Instructions

1.	Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2.	Add the silver tequila, campari, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3.	Shake the mixture vigorously to combine the ingredients.
4.	Strain the mixture into a salt-rimmed margarita glass filled with ice.
5.	Garnish with a twist of grapefruit and a pinch of salt if desired.

PROS

This grapefruit margarita is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail.

It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by anyone who prefers a not-too-strong cocktail.

CONS

As with most cocktails, this grapefruit margarita is high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cocktail is not particularly healthy, grapefruit juice is known for its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties.
Tequila has also been shown to have potential health benefits such as aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

	ice
	2 ounces silver tequila
	1/2 ounce campari
	1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
	1/2 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
	1/2 ounce simple syrup
	grapefruit , twist to garnish