Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim Recipe

Experience the ultimate sunset sip with our Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas! This refreshing cocktail recipe, inspired by Sunset Magazine, perfectly balances the tangy grapefruit juice with a delightful sugar rim. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make, vibrant margarita that's ideal for warm evenings or festive gatherings. Get ready for a taste of sunshine in every sip!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 57.5 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim

Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
2 oz Tequila Blanco
Triple Sec
1 tbsp Granulated Sugar

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How to Make Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim

In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and optional salt. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of four margarita glasses and dip the rims into the sugar mixture.
Fill each glass with ice.
In a shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Cointreau or Triple Sec, and agave nectar.
Add ice to the shaker.
Shake well until thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds).
Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
Enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Easy Cocktails Dietary Gluten Free Free Of Something Citrus

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim?

Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim?

Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim has approximately 57.5 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim?

The key ingredients for Ruby Grapefruit Margaritas With Sugar Rim are Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Tequila, Triple Sec, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.