Vanilla grapefruit margaritas.

serves 1 (use 2 grapefruits for 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 5 oz. Grapefruit juice -  freshly squeezed


• 2 1/2 oz. Vanilla syrup - recipe below


• 1 oz. triple sec / grand marnier


• 2 1/2 oz, Silver tequila


• bunch of mint - cleaned and lightly chopped


• Vanilla salt - recipe below

Vanilla Syrup:

• 1/2 cup sugar


• 1/2 cup water


• 1 vanilla bean / 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Vanilla Salt Rim:

• 2 Tbs. Kosher salt


• 2 Tbs. Sea salt


• 1 tsp. Vanilla powder


• 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

Vanilla Syrup Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Set aside (strain if needed) and cool.

Vanilla Salt Rim Method:

1. Combine the salts and powder together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the vanilla extract on, making sure to distribute evenly in order to avoid clumping. Stir and set aside.

Vanilla Grapefruit Margaritas Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with Ice.


2. Shake for about 15 - 30 seconds.


3. Rub each glasses rim with grapefruit juice, then dip rim in vanilla salt.


4. Fill each glass with 3 ice cubes and pour into glass through a strainer. Top with a sprig of mint.

Note:

Pomelo Margaritas are a great variation I made the week before. Just substitute 4 oz. Pomelo juice and 1 oz. lemon/lime juice to replace the grapefruit juice.

Enjoy