Freshly squeezed grapefruits, limes, tequila, and Cointreau...what could be more refreshing?
We make these martinis every Wednesday as a cozy way to start our date night. I know martinis are not traditionally made with tequila, but my husband is from Mexico and prefers tequila. Tequila has a rich, deep flavor that gin and vodka simply do not have. Of course, if you prefer vodka then by all means go for it!
It's nice to have a automatic juicer, but for years I did not own one. I would simply manually squeeze the grapefruits. I would also recommend investing in a lime/lemon juicer tool. You can find them at most grocery stores or kitchen stores. With the lime juicer tool, you will extract more juice than you would manually, plus it captures the seeds!
Grapefruits, limes, tequila, and Cointreau are the ingredients you will need for your martinis. Jose Cuervo Tradicional silver tequila is my go-to tequila. But for a really rich, deep flavor I also love Herradura reposado (tequila that has been aged in oak for 2-12 months).
If you do not have a shaker, simply use a Tupperware container with a lid.
Here in Houston we can find pink grapefruits in the winter and yellow ones in the summer. They both look the same on the outside which is tricky. I prefer the pink ones since they are sweeter. But whether it's summer or winter after 2 martinis they all taste good!
gRAPEFRUIT MARTINI RECIPE
Makes 2 - 4 Martinis... depending on how juicy the grapefruits are
Prep Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 3 grapefruits
- 2 limes
- 6 shots (1.5 ounce) good quality tequila (or vodka)
- 1 shot Cointeau (orange liqueur)
PREPARATION
- Squeeze grapefruits and limes in a pitcher.
- Add tequila and Cointreau.
- Put a few cubes of ice in your shaker, pour in liquid mixture and shake.
Note: You can make this mixture ahead of time, as along as it is served the same day. Just store in the refrigerator and do not add the ice until ready to serve. Even if the mixture is cold, still shake with ice to create the wonderful foamy bubbles on top.