In the spirit of Cinco de Drinko, I’m sharing my homemade skinny margarita secret [ another version found here ]. When ordering a margarita I always ask for only half the glass rimmed with salt. The thick salt complements the tequila & fresh lime juice perfectly, so opting out of salt would be a serious shame. Another tip: whenever I am bartending, there’s never sweet n’ sour mix involved. Why add disgusting mix when you can easily make a cocktail with fresh ingredients? If I am drinking alcohol anyways, then at least using fresh citrusy fruit will contains some nutrients & benefits.
So! Instead of slamming greasy chips, fatty burritos, & sugar-filled, pre-mixed, crappy chemical margaritas down your throat today, try blue corn chips, tacos on corn tortillas with veggies, pico de gallo, & black beans, & this delicious grapefruit marg. Celebrate smart- happy Cinco de Mayo Dolls!
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+ The Best Damn Grapefruit Margy:
1.5 ounce blanco, 100% agave tequila
1 ounce of Cointreau [ use Triple Sec if you’re on a budget ]
3/4 fresh squeezed lime juice
2 squeezes of a grapefruit
1 squeeze of a lemon
Option: margarita salt
+ Use a lime to rim your glass & then add salt to only half the rim. In a martini shaker add 3/4 fresh lime juice, two squeezes of a grapefruit, & one squeeze of lemon, then add Cointreau [ or Triple Sec ], & tequila. Rule of thumb: when making a cocktail, start with the cheapest ingredients first & finish with the most expensive last. Add ice to shaker [ you don’t want the ice to melt into your ingredients, so do this last ]. Add ice to rimmed glass & shake and strain your cocktail over the ice. Garnish with a grapefruit slice or lime wheel.
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