Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail – “The Professor”
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This Tequila and Grapefruit cocktail or “The Professor”, as we call it, is a simple citrus cocktail that is the perfect way to celebrate summer! This citrusy cocktail infuses the flavors of oranges, limes and grapefruit in a bright and refreshing drink. This is one of our favorite pool side drinks along with the Italian Margarita and my husbands John’s famous Long Island Iced Tea.
There are other citrus flavored cocktails that we know and love, but sometimes we just want something new. So here you go…a nice alternative to the Margarita and Paloma. The Professor takes what you love about those tasty drinks and adds a little orange to the lime and grapefruit. The result is a refreshing cocktail that reminds me of summer!
For an equally delicious cocktail that is perfect for colder fall days, try the Apple Cider Margarita.
The origins
My sister-in-law, Mary Beth, made this simple citrus cocktail to celebrate my niece’s graduation and I absolutely fell in love with it! Mary Beth teaches at the University of Cincinnati, so we felt that the name of the cocktail should represent it’s creator. She has many talents and coming up with great cocktails is only one of them.
How to make this Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail
This summery cocktail is as easy as it gets. Just mix tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice and Fresca, Squirt, or another grapefruit flavored soda in a pitcher, add ice and enjoy. This cocktail is sweet enough without added sugar, so I would recommend using a non-caloric soda. Garnish the glass and pitcher with slices of orange and lime for a truly festive drink.
Looking for some summery recipes ideas to serve with this cocktail?
Try one of these dishes:
Salmon Burgers with Mango Slaw and Lime Aioli
Easy Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Other cocktails for your next gathering?
Sicilian Kiss – Cocktail or Shot
Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail -“The Professor”
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Ingredients
- 24 oz Grapefruit soda such as Fresca, Squirt or other sugar free grapefruit soda
- 4 oz Tequila
- 4 oz Grand Marnier
- 4 oz Lime juice fresh squeezed
- Ice
- Oranges and Limes for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients in a Pitcher. Add ice, stir and serve over ice. Garnish with limes and oranges (optional).
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I can’t wait to make it…this could be the signature cocktail for “2021”👏👏👏😊
Let me know what you think!
I am a huge fan of this drink. The flavors scream summer!
Absolutely! So happy that you like this!
This is deliciously dangerous! I can’t wait to make these for our next summer party!
Enjoy Alex!