Spicy Grapefruit Margarita
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Recipe type: Cocktail
 
Ingredients
Habanero Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 habaneros, quartered
  • 1 64 oz grapefruit juice
  • 3 tablespoons Agave syrup
  • Limes for garnish
  • Habanero salt for garnish
  • Ice
  • 1 bottle of tequila
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the water to a boil. Add in sugar, whisk to combine.
  2. Add habaneros and turn heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and bring it to room temperature.
  3. In a pitcher, pour the grapefruit juice and drizzle about 3 tablespoons of agave syrup. Add more agave if you want a sweeter margarita.
  4. Add ¼ cup of the habanero simple syrup, adjust for taste if you want it spicier.
  5. Rub lime over the rim of the glasses and press into habanero salt to coat.
  6. Pour each margarita and garnish with a lime (optional).
Recipe by Lauren Anne at https://bylaurenanne.com/spicy-grapefruit-margarita/