Grapefruit Margarita by Cat Cora |
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raise awareness for humanitarian crises around the world.
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But first, mix up this heat-beating grapefruit cocktail as a trial run for your Memorial Day cook-out. I am not much of a spirits drinker (as a foodie I'm into wine--it goes with food!), but I do drink the occasional finger of island Scotch come January in St. Paul, a shot of Asbach-Uralt if I'm stuffed up with a cold, or the ubiquitous summer margarita on the patio. You could say I'm a medicinal drinker! I do like the idea of something different with a nod toward healthy (has grapefruit, right?) and so had my husband and friend Jim whip these up for us to try last weekend. That's right, I didn't even make these babies; I'm fessing up. I don't grill outdoors and I don't make cocktails; I don't want to learn. I do make great sangria and will make you some if you come to dinner in the summertime. So there. Try these:
cat cora's straight up grapefruit margaritas makes 4 cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (from about 2 large grapefruit)
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup Triple Sec
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 2 Tbs superfine sugar (plus extra for rim)
- 4 cups crushed ice
Directions
Run a lime wedge over the rim of each glass and dip in superfine sugar.
Shake all ingredients together in martini shaker, strain out the ice,
carefully divide the margarita mixture among four glasses and serve.
Taster's Notes: I thought these a tad sweet for my taste and would increase the lime juice next time. Otherwise--a beautiful, refreshing start to our Mother's Day cookout. We also made a non-alcoholic version with grenadine and grapefruit juice.
Taster's Notes: I thought these a tad sweet for my taste and would increase the lime juice next time. Otherwise--a beautiful, refreshing start to our Mother's Day cookout. We also made a non-alcoholic version with grenadine and grapefruit juice.
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If you liked this, you might like my Greek Chicken Salad to go along with the margarita!
Mother's Day Dessert |
two-dog kitchen and around the 'hood
Making the shortcakes--I did the ice cream, too. May blog the whole thing! |
Baked a glazed Korobuta ham--Bourbon-Orange Glazed-- Wednesday for my choir's last rehearsal. Berkshire pork is worth the price and this is my new go-to recipe (Fine Cooking) for big groups or holiday ham. |
You see where they are--getting the tablecloth full of dog hair! |
Allium in my west garden--everything is way ahead of schedule. |
Egg Salad on my Dinner Place Blog (Cooking for One) this week :
"An Egg with a Few Greens for Supper"
Sing a new song,
Alyce
Put me down for a seat at the table this summer; I love a good Sangria and I would really enjoy a bite of your strawberry shortcake!!
ReplyDeleteThese margaritas look wonderful and although I too am a wine enthusiast, I did have to buy Tequila last weekend for my Salmon & Mango Ceviche and I do happen to have a huge number of grapefruit thanks to Costco....I may just skip the Triple Sec as I don't like my cocktails too sweet.
Have a great weekend!
Summer in St Paul today! Come on down!
DeleteJust as an addedum Alyce, I have to tell you that I have made Grapefruit Margarita's, not once, since reading this post, not twice, but THREE times!! As much as I love St Paul, I may have to visit Betty Ford first if this keeps up! I did change the recipe a bit, I used 1 teaspoon of Agave in lieu of Simple Syrup, no additional sugar and I shook mine over ice in a martini shaker....YUM!!!
DeleteI could definitely go for a medicinal drink on this hot day. I embrace the heat after so much cold - and a little grapefruit mixed with spirits does help! As does that luscious egg salad with greens.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a grapefruit margarita, but it certainly does sound refreshing!
ReplyDeleteNow THAT would really hit the spot right about now,Alyce! Wish I had one grapefruit in the fridge.Love your Mothers Day dessert too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Does that ever look good on a Friday afternoon. You've got the perfect glass for it too.
ReplyDeleteOh my…that looks lovely! I could use one of those right about now! Your whole menu looks great! Nice post!
ReplyDeleteThat looks very tasty. I sure could go for one right now. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI love grapefruit. I love margaritas. This may be the perfect drink for me! I'll have to give them a try this summer.
ReplyDeleteYum! I'm down with a drink on Friday night!
ReplyDeleteAnything with margarita in the title has my attention. Grapefruit? That's new to me but it sounds refreshing and delicious!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're all ready for the weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing way to start the day !
ReplyDeleteThat looks soo... refreshing. I'd enjoy one or two of those. It was a great pick to highlight her talent.I hope you are having a great weekend. Blessings...Mary
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