It’s citrus season but of course in Colorado that’s a moot point. I am fortunate though to have two groups of Snow Bird relations who nest in more temperate citrus regions to wait out the Northern winter’s cold hold on their primary homeland. This leads to unexpected citrus care packages.
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This whole post is a ray of sunshine for the middle of Winter blahs. Love the photos Toni. And yes, I think I'm feeling a little parched myself, that cocktail sounds wonderful.
Just in time for predicted snow tomorrow! Stay warm.
Oh, these photos are so lovely on a dreary Monday morning!
Thank you. Something about citrus does give one a little promise-of-warm-weather lift!
What a beautiful escape from winter! You take absolutely beautiful photos
Thank you Kait!
I'll bring the grapefruit pound cake, you bring the margaritas, ok? I love citrus and I adore grapefruit. This looks fantastic, but of course, everything you make always does. Pinned, stumbled, and everything else I can think of!
I was just thinking of you this morning! Grapefruit pound cake?! That sounds fantastic! I have not ever heard of one being made from grapefruit. We must talk. Thanks for the publicity!
Oh yum! I recently had a melon margerita, and that was amazing, too. Very creative, I bet my wife would favor this drink P)
This is yummy, trust me. Completely thirst quenching and fresh!
I used to hate grapefruits when I was a kid. But I just had one the other day and it was like I fell in love for the first time! It was so friggin good! So I'm sure this margarita would be 100x better too =)
My recollection was having powdered sugar put on my grapefruit halves as a kid. I'm sure to cover up a very tart variety but that seems like the weirdest combination now; like drinking grapefruit juice after brushing your teeth. They just don't go together!
That looks like possibly the most refreshing cocktail ever. I'm craving citrus everything lately…it must be the dull winter weather. I'm not sure I could do the locavore thing here in Calgary, I need fresh fruit…maybe even more so in the winter months. How do you do it? I applaud your efforts, and lucky you to have generous relatives in the South!
xo,Christie
When I did my real locavore challenge where nothing passed my lips were it not from within 100 miles the only fruit I had from November until almost June (other than a citrus care package that I've never been so glad to see in my life) were apples, pears and any frozen fruits I'd picked from the summer.
Now for fear of scurvy amongst other potential deficiencies I will purchase fruit occaisionally but only in season varieties. Candidly I thought freezing summer fruits for winter was the best idea ever but when winter comes I don't want them. I think I'm so seasonally conditioned now I only want what is in season WHEN it is in season. I'm not a big fruit eater in the winter anyway but this citrus really hits the spot. As does this cocktail!
I'm not a fruity-drink type of person, but this recipe just might appear at a table near me very soon. Looks very good!
I only like fruity drinks that are not overly sweet. This cocktail hit the spot for me I think due to the acid from the citrus really keeping it from becoming overly sweet and making it so refreshing. I think using freshly squeezed juice or fresh purchased juice (preferably organic) with no added sweetener lends itself best to the end result.
I'm not a big drinker but I can see myself sitting on the back porch in warm weather with one of these. Yummy!
I agree Janet but since we don't expect warm weather for probably 4-5 more months I think I may enjoy one inside by the fireplace!
I'm jealous of your special delivery!!! Lucky you! And I'd love to start my weekend with one of these beauties…yum!
I hope you will Lizzy!
I love fruity margaritas, but they are often too sweet for me. I think grapefruit is a great idea that would make these less sweet compared to other flavored margaritas! Great recipe!
I agree Stephanie. I've really begun to stir clear of Triple Sec opting for Citronage or Cointreau instead. I feel they deliver the orange flavor without the sugar which makes a difference too.
I must make this very soon!! Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome and I hope you will!
Oh my goodness how lucky are you. I would love some citrus from the fed ex dude. This is wonderful and so fresh looking. So pretty too. Your posts make me wish I could have alcohol. Lol!
Kim no reason to feel left out: http://cocktails.about.com/od/mocktailmocktail/r/reno_cocktail.htm
The link is for a Reno 'mocktail' with grapefruit juice. Freshly sqeezed grapefruit juice is the best; you won't miss out to have that!
I don't know if I want an unadorned grapefruit half for breakfast or a margarita! What nice memories of your grandparents. I think I will call my relatives in TX and ask for some grapefruits to be shipped pronto!
Maybe you should have both! I suppose a Margarita for breakfast, even one with fresh juice like this one, it a bit much! My relatives in Arizona send me the flat rate USPS Priority Mail boxes full of citrus from their trees. It's pretty affordable for them and absolutely celebrated by me; maybe your Texas relations would do the same for you!
What a beautiful cocktail! I'll give this a try. My next door neighbor has a grapefruit tree in full production mode right now. We had a huge grapefruit tree and orange tree but we lost them to hurricane Wilma:( Only my Mango Tree prevailed. I hope to plant more citrus soon… one of the best reasons for living in paradise. I'm happy that you posted a cocktail again!! Great photos, Toni!
I left you a comment about your beautiful tart this morning and commented on my envy for your homegrown fruits! There is something very special about harvesting food from your own yard. What do you do with all your mangos? You probably have the warm weather to sit OUT and enjoy one of these Margaritas right now. Unlike me who will be nestled in a hardy down parka and Ugg boots…and certainly not sipping outdoors!
Now we are talking! When life hands you grapefruits, make grapefruit margaritas!
My twist on the salted rim is to go 50/50 sugar and salt. Makes a nice juxtaposition!
Funny you suggest that. I pulled out some rimming sugar but when I tasted it, it seemed too sweet with this drink. I also thought of mixing it with salt but did not. Will have to try this next time. My only fear would be if the rim is too sweet it would pull out the tart notes from the grapefruit and change the flavor of the margarita but I'm all in favor of trying it. Thanks!
I've been trying to learn how to like grapefruit for most of my life. Maybe the grapefrui cocktail is the key. How could I not like that
Sara you sound like me with beets! Some partnerships are just not meant to be. BUT before you give up on grapefruit, give this margarita a try. It may get you over the hump (moreso than a Beet Margarita would for me).
I love the photos–they are just so cheery! I'm not always a fan of margaritas because they're often too sweet–using grapefruit is genius.
I completely agree on the sweet margaritas. They taste like a ticket on the Hangover Express to me. The citrus definitely cuts the sweetness and Citronage is not as sweet as Triple Sec but still tastes of orange.
Oh, I ate grapefruit this morning fresh from our trees out back here in Central Florida. We have a number of grapfruit and orange trees, ripe and ready for picking. Who would have thought to make a grapefruit margarita? I am going for this at cocktail time, I have on my shorts and tank top already. I saw the other comment on mangos, I had one growing but two years in a row we actually had a freeze and it died. That really saddeded me, I love mangos. They grow best in South Florida. I hope you stay warm there in Colorado. We got married in Copper Mountain during the winter, it was lovely.
By comparison Suzi I'll share with you that I'm wearing jeans, a long sleeved shirt, Ugg boots, have the heat turned up extra high as well as the gas fire on and am considering a hot bath in my head. It's snowing off and on, which admittedly I love about living here. It's almost unfathomable that someone is existing in the conditions (and attire) you’ve described! I love South Florida by the way. Used to travel there quite a bit on business. Loved the Bohemian nature of Key West. Have to admire any place that maintains it has seceded from the Union.
Hi Toni-Just stopped over, after seeing you comment on Kirsten's blog! Your grapfruit margarita is amazing, and so pretty! Never tried a grapefruit margarita, and to think that I eat half a pink grapefruit every morning, since we have our citrus season in full bloom, in South Florida. I also have such fond memories of my aunt-and-uncle's citrus trees in their back yard including grapefruit trees. Since they passed away, and house sold, a decade ago…new owners are not taking care of the citrus trees…sad!
Love your spectacular photos, but mostly the refreshing grapefruit margarita!
Hugs,
Hi Elisabeth! So glad you stopped by. I envy you your citrus season….and your temperate weather that goes with it! I definitely associate my half grapefruits with my Californian grandparents and have my Grandmother's silver grapefruit spoons. Love the simple, everyday reminders. Must be hard to see the citrus trees of your Aunt and Uncle suffering in neglect. A loss for the new property owners too to miss out on the beautiful fruit opportunity.
All I can say is, HOLY SMOKES TONI I WANT TO DRINK THIS RIGHT NOW. No, really, its gorgeous. And I love Grapefruit, especially with booze.