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Ernest + Rita
A relatively low-alcohol, floral, grapefruit-laced and aperitivo-style Margarita
Will Stevens
3rd May at 19:50
We mixed in a little mezcal, 1:2 with the tequila which was delicious!
22nd April at 22:05
This is indeed quite delicious. The floral notes from the elderflower work beautifully with the grapefruit and the tequila (I used Ocho Blanco today). I cut down the lime a tad and the lower tartness really let the other ingredients shine. Adding it to the growing list of delicious grapefruit cocktails I have found here!
28th February at 00:51
Quite delicious! Went a little light on the simple (15 ml for two). Delightful!
1st January at 23:13
Still one of my favorite recipes on the site. Not thinking, I just made this subbing the tequila with Rhum J.M VSOP. I ought to be locked away or cast off to another planet for how society's rapid devastation will be attributed to this slip.
23rd November 2025 at 13:20
It's a lovely gentle sour. But of course we couldn't resist cranking up the party by adding 10ml Mezcal. And a very scant pinch of salt doesn't go astray. We serve it straight up in a Rocks Glass.
23rd May 2025 at 12:41
Did it a second time after a longer period and loved it again! It is now saved under favourites. This time I followed the advices used a bit more tequila and some drops of saline solution.
22nd October 2024 at 02:47
Intense! The specific measures are there for a reason, as I suspected. This recipe would be great on the rocks, but 'up' (as I'd done) it's a tad too sweet. I did add a drop of saline in the half-size shake I made, which might account for some of its grand dynamics. (16 Jun 2023, 5:33p) ... made again with these adjustments, still amazing: 40 ml gin, 20 ml lime, 7.5 ml syrup (21 Oct 2024, 10:45p)
11th January 2025 at 15:36
Cutting the tequila 6:1 with a small does of mezcal is just right. Still borderline of too sweet, but what a recipe!
19th October 2024 at 02:24
Excellent balance of flavors, lime grapefruit and elderflower and rather sour. Having made a double, got half way through and added 15ml tequila and some ice and I like this boozier version better. Will make it this way again.
21st April 2025 at 08:36
Agree that a little extra tequila makes this.
30th September 2024 at 01:49
Grapefruit is definitely the first one through the door and the most outgoing at the party. Has some earthy, somewhat nutty characteristics with a long lingering grapefruit finish. Very citrus forward. I will definitely make this again.
19th January 2024 at 01:56
A lot will depend on the grapefruit. I have some from a neighbors tree, not pink but sweeter. Other variables are ingredient inventory…. Ratios = tequila 1.25. St g .5. Grapefruit 1.25 lime .25 syrup.5. Nice!
10th January 2023 at 00:46
Oh my this was so good, I had to mix a second! Cheers!
12th December 2022 at 02:42
Great cocktail. Loved the forward flavour of the grapefruit. Added a citrus tartness that you do not normally find in a margarita-style cocktail. Easy to drink.
20th November 2022 at 12:35
Maybe it could be due to my grapefruit (seemed to be Ruby Red) and/or my palate, but it was too tart for my liking.
7th May 2022 at 00:07
This is an awesome cocktail Very enjoyable and easy to drink. Its a cocktail that doesn't just taste like booze, very smooth for a tequila cocktail
16th April 2022 at 21:01
Very flavoursome and very moreish. Pity I ran out of elderflower liquer!
15th October 2021 at 17:25
Quite nice cocktail: nice and balanced margarita-esque taste, and nice colour too, something I'd call pearl pink. And it's about 13% alcohol only, so can have 2 or 3 in a row. Maybe would improve by adding a pinch of salt in shaker, or half a rim, to enhance the margarita-taste.