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ruby red grapefruit cocktail

Ruby Red Grapefruit Cocktail

This refreshing cocktail combines the tartness of grapefruit with the sweetness of simple syrup and the kick of tequila.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 jigger or measuring cup
  • 1 citrus juicer
  • 1 martini glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 3 oz ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of club soda
  • Salt for rim - optional
  • Grapefruit wedge for garnish - optional

Instructions
 

  • Rim martini glass with salt (optional).
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup.
  • Add ice and shake well.
  • Strain into a martini glass.
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge (optional).

Notes

For a sweeter cocktail, add more simple syrup.
Use fresh squeezed grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
To make it a mocktail, omit the tequila and add more club soda or grapefruit juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal
Keyword Cocktail, Drink
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