Citrus-Spiced Tequila Martini
A bold tequila martini elevated with fresh grapefruit juice and a hint of warming cinnamon, shaken cold and served in a chilled coupe glass with a spiced citrus garnish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, dry vermouth 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 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz cinnamon syrup
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 thin strip grapefruit peel
- a pinch ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, and 1/4 oz cinnamon syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and cold.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Lightly dust the surface of the drink with a pinch of ground cinnamon using a fine sieve.
- Step 5: Express a thin strip of grapefruit peel over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass with it and lay it on the rim as garnish.
