Summer Cocktail Hour: Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

One of our favorite ways to kick off summer here at Loren Hope is with festive cocktails. This spicy grapefruit margarita is one of our favorite summer cocktail recipes because it’s delicious, refreshing and so pretty. Perfect for your next summer soiree.

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The Cocktail: Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

Ingredients (to make 2, increase based on servings): Tequila, 2 Limes, 2 Grapefruits, 2-3 Jalapeños, Coarse Sea Salt, Chili Powder, Agave Sweetener, Cilantro

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Step 1: Infuse tequila overnight (you can save whatever you don’t use so we infuse about half a bottle of Patron). Poke holes in 2-3 jalapeños with a toothpick or fork and leave in a sealed jar overnight.

Step 2: Slice 2-3 limes and squeeze fresh juice into a pitcher.

Step 3: Squeeze 2-3 fresh grapefruits into container (if you don’t like grapefruits this also works great with oranges).

Step 4: Add about 1-2 teaspoons of agave sweetener. Start with less you can always add more.

Step 5: Add a few pinches of fresh cilantro. Add to your liking, cilantro is strong so about 1-2 tablespoons should do the trick, adjust according to how many servings you’re making.

Step 6: Add infused tequila, about 1.5 shots per serving.

Step 7: Slice a lime wedge and coat rims of glasses.

Step 8: Mix coarse sea salt and chili powder and dip glasses into salt mixture to lightly coat.

Step 9: Pour over ice.

Step 10: ENJOY! Cheers.