Ingredients
1 grapefruit, preferably seedless
coarse sea salt, for rim
4 oz tequila, (4 shots) preferably silver tequila
4 oz grapefruit soda, (4 shots) add more as needed
1 oz lemon juice, (1 shot) or lime juice
1 tsp granulated sugar, for rim, optional
¼ cup ice cubes
Preparation
Peel off thin strips of zest from your grapefruit for garnish.
Slice the grapefruit in half and squeeze its juices out. Strain the liquid and discard any solids. You will need 4 shots (roughly 4 ounces) for this recipe.
Pour the salt on a small plate.
Wet the rim of the glass using what’s left of your grapefruit. Then, dip the rim of the glass in the plate of salt. Set aside again in a chilled area.
Add the following into your cocktail shaker: tequila, grapefruit soda and juice, lemon or lime juice, sugar, and ice cubes. Shake to combine.
Hold the bar strainer over your shaker, and carefully pour the drink into your chilled and rimmed glass until it’s ¾ full. You can add your remaining grapefruit juice or soda into your glass to fill it up, if preferred.
To garnish, swirl a grapefruit zest into your cocktail pick. Then, place it either on the rim of your glass or dipped into the glass.
Serve and enjoy!
