Citrus-Chili Sparkler with Grapefruit Essence

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A vibrant cocktail combining the brightness of fresh grapefruit with a subtle chili kick and sparkling bubbles for a refreshing finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh grapefruit juice, tequila blanco, and agave syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1.5 oz tequila blanco, 0.5 oz agave syrup, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz chili-infused simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing carbonation.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of grapefruit perched on the rim and a small fresh red chili sliced lengthwise, placed alongside the wheel.

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