Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

Name: Spicy Grapefruit Margarita
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2⅛ cups tequila; 1½ whole habanero chiles; ¼ cup kosher salt; 6 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

A refreshing and zesty cocktail featuring fresh pink grapefruit juice and habanero-infused tequila. This spicy twist on a classic margarita serves up the perfect balance of citrus and heat.

8 servings

3 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2⅛ cups tequila
•1½ whole habanero chiles
•¼ cup kosher salt
•6 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

Cooking Instructions

1.
Mix tequila and chiles in a large pitcher. Let steep 3 hours, or longer if a spicier tequila is desired. Discard chiles. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.
180 min
2.
Pour enough water onto a small plate to cover. Pour enough salt onto another small plate to cover by 1/4". Dip rims of eight 12-ounce glasses into water, then into salt to lightly coat; fill with ice. Add grapefruit juice to pitcher with tequila. Fill with ice; stir until cold. Divide drink among glasses.
10 min