Grapefruit Margarita

Such a dilemma this week on what cocktail to post… a Margarita for Cinco de Mayo or a Mint Julep for the Kentucky Derby.

Just kidding. It wasn’t that big of a dilemma… I love margaritas and I don’t like whiskey.

1 1/2 parts Casamigos Blanco

1 fresh jalapeño

1/2 part Cointreau

1/2 part fresh grapefruit juice

1/4 part fresh lime juice

3 shakes of Grapefruit bitters per cocktail

Simple syrup to taste. If pink grapefruit is in season, you probably won’t need any simple syrup.

Quarter and seed the jalapeño. Place into the bottle of tequila for several hours (or overnight.) If you forget to do this, or you don’t want to spice up your entire bottle of tequila, just muddle a slice or two of seeded jalapeño with your tequila before adding any ice.

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a salted-rim glass filled with ice.

Garnish with lime and a slice of jalapeño.

Salud!