Ruby Red Margarita Recipe

Ruby Red Margarita Recipe

  • 1 lime wedge
  • Coarse salt for coating the rim of the glass
  • 1 jigger (1 1/2 ounces) tequila
  • 3 tablespoons fresh pink grapefruit juice (preferably ruby red)
  • 1 pony (1 ounce) orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar if desired
  • Garnish: 1 quarter of a slice of ruby red grapefruit
  1. Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime wedge, dip it in the salt, coating it lightly, and chill the glass.
  2. In a blender, blend tequila, grapefruit juice, liqueur, sugar and 1 cup ice cubes for 30 seconds. Pour the drink into the glass, and garnish it with the grapefruit slice.