Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

A refreshing and zesty cocktail featuring fresh pink grapefruit juice and habanero-infused tequila. This spicy twist on a classic margarita serves up the perfect balance of citrus and heat.

8 servings
3 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2⅛ cups tequila
  • whole habanero chiles
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 6 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix tequila and chiles in a large pitcher. Let steep 3 hours, or longer if a spicier tequila is desired. Discard chiles. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.

    180 min

  2. 2.

    Pour enough water onto a small plate to cover. Pour enough salt onto another small plate to cover by 1/4". Dip rims of eight 12-ounce glasses into water, then into salt to lightly coat; fill with ice. Add grapefruit juice to pitcher with tequila. Fill with ice; stir until cold. Divide drink among glasses.

    10 min

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