This beverage is Curtis and my go-to when we are enjoying an evening dinner out. What I have made here is a knock-off to please my taste preferences and cut calories. Like with most things, I like to eyeball and make it up as I go along – meaning I do not have exact measurements for this, you just do what you like to taste. If you like things on the sour side, add more grapefruit juice, like it on the stronger side, heavy pour that tequila.
I start by using a lime wedge to wet the rim of the glass.
Then I dip the rim in sugar. I do this to add sweetness because 1. I don’t like a salted rim and 2. Because there is not sugar added to this drink.
Fill with ice. I like an icy drink.
I first pour my tequila because first things first. As much as I do single tequila out in my alcohol drinking, I am not a connoisseur. However, I have come a long way since my Jose Cuervo days in college.
Next add a splash or skosh of grapefruit juice. The amount totally depends on your preference.
Then I fill the cup the rest of the way with pamplemousse (grapefruit) La Croix.
If you wanna be extra, squeeze lemon and lime juice into the cup as well.
Garnish with a lime wedge for fanciness.
That’s it! It’s refreshing, pretty, and not your average beverage. Try out the recipe and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear your spring hosting stories.
