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Skinny Smoky Grapefruit Margarita

This skinny smoky grapefruit margarita is a delicious spin on the classic sweet and sour cocktail and can be made with only 4 main ingredients and no added sugar. With a smoky undertone from the mezcal and hints of sweet yet tart citrus, this is a drink that's worth enjoying with family and friends.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grapefruit Margarita, Skinny Margarita
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 99kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. mezcal tequila will work as well
  • 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 - 2 cups ice
  • sea salt for rim

Instructions

  • First fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Then pour the mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and orange bitters in the shaker and shake well until very cold.
    2 oz. mezcal, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 2 oz fresh lime juice, 3 dashes orange bitters, 1 - 2 cups ice
  • Salt the rim of a cocktail glass, pour cocktail into each glass with ice, and garnish with a grapefruit slice if desired.
    sea salt for rim

Notes

Note : if you like your cocktail on the sweeter side, try adding in honey simple syrup 1 oz at a time.  To make, heat 1 cup water with ⅓ cup honey.  Once boiling, remove from heat and let cool.  Transfer into an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g