Grapefruit Ginger Margarita

This smooth and spicy, lovely pink colored margarita features reposado tequila which is aged in wood barrels, sometimes charred to impart a rich and complex flavor and ginger, both freshly sliced ginger root and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur  mixed with fresh pink grapefruit juice, a fabulous combination and twist on the traditional margarita

This smooth and spicy, lovely pink colored margarita features reposado tequila which is aged in wood barrels, sometimes charred to impart a rich and complex flavor and ginger, both freshly sliced ginger root and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur mixed with fresh pink grapefruit juice, a fabulous combination and twist on the traditional margarita

  • 1.5 oz reposado tequila
  • ¾ oz ginger liquor such as canton
  • 2 oz freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 thin slices of fresh ginger root, each approximately 1/4″ thick
  • Grapefruit rind for garnish

 

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shaker glass filled ith ice and shake very well until ingredients are extremely chilled.
  2. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with grapefruit rind.
  3. Drink while icy cold.
Makes 1 Cocktail

Patrón Black Cherry Margarita

  • 1.5 oz patrón silver tequilla
  • ½ oz orange liquor such as cointreau
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh, pitted black cherries, pureed with an immersion blender
  • Lime for garnish

 

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a shaker glass filled ith ice and shake well.
  2. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with lime.  Drink while icy cold.
Makes 1 Cocktail