Simple Ruby Margaritas * Dig In With Dana

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Simple Ruby Margaritas combine fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila and simple syrup for a rosy variation of the classic margarita.

Inspiration for these tart, refreshing drinks comes from the gorgeous cookbook Julia Reed’s South: Spirited Entertaining and High Style Fun All Year Long.

Julia’s drink, The Saint Cloud, is made with grapefruit juice, rosemary simple syrup and vodka.

But since I prefer tequila, I thought, why not turn this drink into a beautiful ruby margarita?

A treat for the senses, this cocktail is salty, pungent and fragrant without being overly sweet.

Most cocktails are too strong for me, so for this drink I use the ratio: 3:1:1.

Three parts grapefruit juice, one part lime juice, one part tequila.

Whether you are serving one drink or a pitcher’s full, this simple ratio makes it easy.

The grapefruit and freshly squeezed lime juice combination balance the tequila so well, you might not even need sweetener!

Serve homemade simple syrup ( it just takes five minutes!) alongside the pitcher so each guest can decide whether or not to sweeten their drink.

Rosemary is optional but adds a subtle earthy flavor that goes really well with grapefruit and lime.

If you can’t drink grapefruit, tequila or even alcohol, don’t fret!

Replace grapefruit with another juice:

Orange or Pineapple
Lemonade or Limeade
Cranberry or Pomegranate
Apple or White Grape

Replace tequila with

vodka
white wine
champagne

Replace alcohol with

sparkling mineral water
club soda/ soda water
Sprite, Ginger Ale, Fresca or Squirt

With so many variations to choose from, it’s time to get the party started!

Celebrations big and small call for Simple Ruby Margaritas!

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