I love me some Texas Ruby Red grapefruit! This recipe makes the most of the intense flavor and beautiful color in a layered tequila cocktail that's super easy to make.
This recipe is meant for people over 21 years old. Please drink responsibly.
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Sweet, tangy, and refreshing
- Perfect for any occasion from a pool party to a quiet afternoon on the front porch.
- We're using the dry shake method - read below how to do it.
You might also like this crimson red Alabama Slammer.
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations
- I used a flavored tequila but you can use plain silver tequila if you prefer.
- Vegan? Use 2 tablespoons aquafaba in place of the egg white.
- Hibiscus flowers are a pretty garnish but totally optional. If you choose not to use them you'll need hibiscus syrup. You'll find it in the Cocktail category of Restless Chipotle Kitchen Store.
- Some people are uncomfortable with raw egg white. You can used a pasteurized egg white product from the store or simply leave it out and miss out on the creamy foam.
- Want to really cut calories? You can infuse the tequila with hibiscus flowers
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.
Separate egg and measure egg white into shaker.
Add remaining ingredients.
Dry shake vigorously.
Pour into glass.
🤫 Cook's secrets -
If there do happen to be small bits of egg white floating in the shaker you can pour it into the glass through a fine mesh strainer. That will clear those little pieces.
Marye's Tip
Be sure to dry shake the tequila sour ingredients before adding ice, or you'll end up with frozen chunks of egg white in your drink.
💭 Things to know
- The foam rises to the top as it settles in the glass. It's similar to a paloma cocktail but without the fizz.
- Make sure the egg white is at room temperature. You can cover the egg in hot water for a few minutes before cracking and separating.
- If you are uncomfortable with raw egg you can use the pasteurized egg whites from the store.
- If you don't want to use egg white at all just leave it out. It will still be delicious - it just won't have the creamy foam.
- Ruby red grapefruit juice is best for this cocktail.
- The hibiscus flower is pretty but not absolutely necessary.
- Cut the calories by leaving the hibiscus syrup out.
- Keep your Tequila in the freezer. It won't freeze but it will be super cold. No need to add ice and dilute your drink!
👩🍳 FAQs
Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.
When mixing a drink that includes egg white you want to shake it vigorously for a bit before you add the ice or you'll have chunks of frozen egg white floating in your drink. Since it's shaken without ice it's called a dry shake.
Hibiscus is a tropical plant that can be made into tea or other infusion. It's got a beautiful red color and a tart flavor similar to cranberries.
The paloma is fizzy, with club soda or grapefruit soda added. The tequila sour is still (not fizzy) and generally includes a little egg white foam.
📚 Related recipes
No one lives by grapefruit tequila sour alone. It's good to have choices - and here are some of my favorite cocktails for you to try.
📞 The last word
I love a pretty cocktail. This is tangy and sweet with a little creaminess from the egg white foam. It's perfectly refreshing on the hottest summer day.
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.
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📖 Recipe
Grapefruit Tequila Sour
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- 2 ounces Tequila, I used a grapefruit hibiscus flavor but plain silver is fine, too.
- 2 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce hibiscus syrup, use less or more as desired
- ½ lime , plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon pasteurized egg white
- 1 grapefruit wheel, for garnish
- ½ teaspoon sugar, for garnish
- 1 hibiscus flower in syrup, for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Keep the tequila in the freezer until ready to use. That way you don't need to add ice.
- Prepare the glasses by adding a hibiscus flower and a grapefruit wheel to each.
- Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and hibiscus syrup to the shaker. Squeeze half a lime into the mixture.
- Shake to mix.
- Add the teaspoonful of egg white and shake vigorously for about 1 minute. Don't add ice! This is called a dry shake.
- The mixture will be very foamy and light pink. Pour it into your prepared on the rocks glasses.
- The layers will separate almost immediately with the foam rising to the top.
- Serve.
For Bruleed Grapefruit Wheels
- Slice a grapefruit into thin wheels.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- Use a plumber's torch to melt the sugar and char it just a little.
- Let cool and use as desired.
Notes
- If you are uncomfortable with raw egg you can use the pasteurized egg whites from the store.
- If you don't want to use egg white at all just leave it out. It will still be delicious - it just won't have the creamy foam.
- Ruby red grapefruit juice is best for this cocktail.
- Cut the calories by leaving the hibiscus syrup out if you wish.
- Keep your Tequila in the freezer. It won't freeze but it will be super cold. No need to add ice and dilute your drink!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
First published Feb 4, 2021. Last updated May 1, 2024 for improved information and editorial content.
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