Tequila Breeze Margarita

Enjoy the refreshing, crisp, tart, summery taste of this Tequila Breeze Margarita. Lightly salt the rim and enjoy the ride!

My husband decided that he wanted to make our next cocktail for our Friday drink post. I’ve got to be honest, I was skeptical! He doesn’t have the best track record so far when it has come to “creating” new drinks for the blog. However, he hit the jackpot, big!

I am NOT a tequila lover, so when he told me he was going to make a tequila drink I thought no way, no how, I am not going to like this one! In addition, he told me he was going to use grapefruit. Another strike in my book, as I do NOT like grapefruit either!

However, I have been converted! The blend of pink grapefruit, lime and tequila hit the mark! These three ingredients are truly meant to go together. Add in the Cointreau and forget about it! This drink is smooth, refreshing, tart and tasty! The perfect ending on a hot summer day! Try it with Jim’s Tequila Lime Shrimp and winner, winner all around!

Vamos de Fiesta! It’s 5 o’clock again!

This drink is perfect for that summer party! However, it’s really perfect anytime you feel in the mood to “party!” Grab those maracas, put on your favorite Latin tunes and “party like it’s your birthday!”

Empecemos! (Let’s get started!)

Tequila Breeze Margarita-Ingredients

Tequila, Cointreau, pink grapefruit, lime.

Juicing the Fruit

If using fresh fruit, first off, roll the fruit on the counter. This will help to release more juices by softening the insides. Cut the fruit in half. Take a fork or small bowl and push it into the flesh and twist until all the juices have been released. You can also squeeze the grapefruit into a bowl with your hands to release the juices. However, canned or bottled juices can be used if you don’t want to get your hands dirty.

Preparing your glass

Cut out a small wedge of lime. Rub around the edge of the margarita glass. Place salt on a plate. Dip the rim of the glass on the salt.

Tequila Breeze Margarita-Instructions

Fill a large shaker with ice. Add grapefruit and lime juices, tequila, and Cointreau. Shake well and pour into prepared margarita glass. ¡Salud!