Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner – and if you’re thinking ahead like I am, I’m putting this Grapefruit Sage Margarita out there for your consideration.
About Cinco de Mayo. It’s another one of those dates that makes me miss my old office. Every year, like on Mardi Gras, my old co-workers and I would go mad with a pot luck. If you’re back in the office and want to do the same, I’ve got a little cheat sheet for you – a menu, as it were.
As fun as it was…we were lacking the margarita department.
Admittedly I’m not a huge fan of cocktails. I like a marg and I like a Moscow mule and a mojito and that’s usually it until I veer towards the wine or beer. But I do love to try new flavors and remember that sage simple syrup from a few weeks ago? Well, that plus some fresh grapefruits that I impulsively bought meant that this drink was pretty much meant to be.
And you know what? Turns out grapefruit + sage was MFEO.
I love grapefruit and think that it lends itself so well to pairing with savory flavors. See here this rosemary grapefruit agua fresca. I mean, when I’m right, I’m right.
Do you trust me yet?
Anyway, because I’m not so great at the cocktails, I don’t have a ton of random mixers lying around so we’re keeping it simple here with three ingredients: the sage syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and tequila (or a nice smoky mezcal). Equally fresh and simple is this mint margarita in case you’re skeptical about the sage.
Ice is nice so give it a shake rather than a blend. Cheers!
Grapefruit Sage Margaritas
This grapefruit sage margarita is a delicious sweet and savory mix, combined with the smokiness of tequila or mezcal, to give any gathering some color.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces tequila or mezcal
- 1 1/2 ounces sage (or regular) simple syrup
- 2 fresh sage leaves
- ice
Directions
- Step 1 In a cocktail shaker, add the simple syrup and sage leaves. Using a muddler, give the sage a good rub for about 30 seconds. To the shaker, add the juice, tequila and ice. Shake well, give it a stir and pour the contents into a glass. Salty rim is up to you.