This spicy grapefruit margarita recipe is super easy & quick! Using 5 simple and fresh ingredients, this grapefruit margarita is ready in 2 mins!

Most party-savvy folks know how to make a basic Margarita, so I decided instead to show you how to make a spiced twist on a traditional favourite.

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Spicy Grapefruit Margaritas

VEGAN + GLUTEN-FREE

This fresh cocktail uses freshly squeezed grapefruit juice to give you a hit of citrus and cayenne for a spicy twist and features tequila and triple sec for that classic margarita flavour! Add a salted rim for full effect!

I’ll show you how to make an easy Spicy Grapefruit Margarita for a hot twist on a classic Mexican favourite. This recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or a patio party!

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INGREDIENTS FOR SPICY GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA (VEGAN):

• Tequila
• Triple Sec
• Grapefruit (Juice)
• Cayenne
• Salt
• Ice

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT I USED:

• Cocktail Shaker
• Jigger
• Rocks Glass

Full Recipe Down Below

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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

 

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Prep time

2 mins

Total time

2 mins

 

This spicy grapefruit margarita recipe is super easy & quick! Using 5 simple and fresh ingredients, this grapefruit margarita is ready in 2 mins!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Drinks

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 oz tequila
• 1 oz Triple Sec
• 4 oz Grapefruit Juice (Freshly squeezed is best!)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt rimmer (1 tbsp salt / ½ tsp cayenne)
• Ice

Instructions

1. On a small plate, pour out some salt (enough to coat a few glasses) add cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.
2. Use a wedge of lime to moisten the rim of your glass. Then spin the glass around upside down in salt and peppered plate to coat the rim.
3. In a cocktail shaker, shake all ingredients (except salt) with ice.
4. Strain the cocktail into the glass, and serve over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a wedge of lime, or a slice of grapefruit.

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Hey I’m Candice aka The Edgy Veg – I veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’know animals or their by-products. I hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!

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