Pink Grapefruit Margarita

Our Pink Grapefruit Margarita is as vibrant and refreshing as it looks! With the first sip, you’ll be awakened by the lively symphony of grapefruit and lime. The bright and tangy grapefruit juice dances on your palate, perfectly balanced by a squeeze of zesty lime juice. The tequila adds depth and sophistication while the finish is crisp and invigorating, leaving you craving another sip of this citrusy sensation.

1. Fill shaker with ice and add cocktail
2. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds
3. Fill rocks glass with ice and strain cocktail
4. Garnish with a slice of dried pineapple

The Margarita’s provenance is a bit of a mystery. Tijuanan restaurateur Carlos ‘Danny’ Herrera claimed to have created the drink in the 1940s for a dancer, Marjorie King. However, it's thought that the Margarita – or ‘Daisy’ – was already being widely consumed in Mexico’s major cities a decade earlier and was possibly first served there by an Irish bartender called Madden. In any case, by the mid 50s, a California-based José Cuervo distributor was promoting tequila in the US using a printed Margarita recipe. The cocktail has held its ground remarkably well in the intervening years, sparking dozens of variations. This limited edition version – the Pink Grapefruit Margarita – offers a playful and fruity twist on the classic. It’s the perfect choice for a summer party.

Our Pink Grapefruit Margarita is made with El Rayo tequila, which takes its name from Mexican folklore, with tales of a great bolt of lightning – El Rayo – striking the blue agave in the hills near Tequila. We use their Plata tequila, which perfectly captures the vibrant flavours of Mexico’s majestic blue agave plant. Herbal aromas give way to bright citrus notes warmed by a hint of peppery spice. To complete the drink we add fresh grapefruit and lime juice.