• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Easy Dinner Recipes
    • Delicious Dessert Recipes
    • Sweet Baked Goods
    • Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Homemade Syrups, Condiments, Sauces, etc.
  • Cocktails
    • Gin
    • Vodka
    • Tequila
    • Whiskey/Bourbon
    • Brandy/Pisco
  • Holiday Recipes
    • Christmas
    • Thanksgiving
    • Halloween Recipes
    • Patriotic Recipes
    • Valentine's Day Recipes
    • Easter Recipes
    • St. Patrick's Day Recipes
  • Easy recipes, cocktail inspiration, and a little bit of fun!
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index

EmilyFabulous

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Cocktails

    Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita

    Published: Mar 4, 2021 · Modified: Oct 27, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    This bright and refreshing Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita is easy to make and super delicious. Add an additional level of flavor to this cocktail with elderflower liqueur that blends perfectly with grapefruit!

    a grapefruit elderflower margarita with a slat rim and a slice of grapefruit on the side
    Jump to Recipe
    Click on the image above to PIN for later!

    I love all margaritas. Ok, most margaritas...I'm not a fan of spicy drinks so a jalapeno margarita and I are not going to get along. But other than that, I haven't met a margarita I didn't like. It's fun to branch out and try different margarita flavors. That's how I came up with this Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita recipe!

    Elderflower liqueur has undertones of grapefruit in it already (in my opinion), so I was sure it would work well with grapefruit juice. To my delight, it was delicious.

    A salted rim on this margarita is the right complement to the sweetness from the elderflower liqueur and the agave syrup. Really, a perfect combination all around if I do say so myself 😁.

    Ingredients Needed to Make a Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita

    • 2 oz silver tequila
    • ½ oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
    • ½ oz orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
    • 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
    • ½ oz fresh lime juice
    • ½ oz agave syrup (or simple syrup)
    • cocktail salt for rim (optional)
    • grapefruit or lime wedge for garnish
    grapefruit elderflower margarita with tequila, elderflower liqueur and orange liqueur bottles in background

    How to Make a Grapefruit Margarita

    Prepare a cocktail glass with salt on the rim using water or lime juice. Add fresh ice to the glass and a garnish of a grapefruit or lime wedge if desired. Place the rest of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20-30 seconds until nice and cold. Pour into the prepared glass and enjoy immediately. Cheers!

    Which Tequila to Use for a Margarita?

    I always use a silver or blanco (joven or reposado) tequila for margaritas. These tequilas are only aged for about 2 months and on the younger side so the flavor is stronger, mixes well, and has a smoother taste. You can also use a less expensive tequila since the flavor is being mixed with other ingredients. Save the expensive stuff for sipping!

    grapefruit elderflower margarita cocktail with a grapefruit slice

    What is Elderflower Liqueur?

    Elderflower Liqueur is a sweet and floral liqueur that can be enjoyed on its own or in a delicious cocktail. This liqueur is made from elderflowers which have their own unique scent and taste. The most common brand of elderflower liqueur is St-Germain and it can be found at most liquor stores. It is a little more expensive than some liqueurs, so if you don’t want to spend too much, there are less expensive alternatives available.

    a bottle of st germain liqueur

    More Elderflower and Margarita Cocktails to Try

    • Gin Elderflower Cocktail Recipe
    • Strawberry Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail
    • Cranberry Orange Margarita Recipe
    • Coconut Lime Margarita
    • Frozen Strawberry Coconut Margaritas
    grapefruit elderflower margarita cocktail with a grapefruit slice

    Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita

    This bright and refreshing Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita is easy to make and super delicious.
    5 from 20 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • cocktail glass of choice

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces silver tequila
    • ½ ounces elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
    • ½ ounces orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
    • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
    • ½ ounces fresh lime juice
    • ½ ounces agave syrup (or simple syrup)
    • cocktail salt for rim (optional)
    • grapefruit or lime wedge for garnish

    Instructions

    • Prepare a cocktail glass with salt on the rim using water or lime juice. Add fresh ice to the glass and a garnish of a grapefruit or lime wedge if desired.
      empty cocktail glass with a salt rim
    • Place the rest of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10 seconds until nice and cold. Pour into the prepared glass and enjoy immediately. Cheers!
      grapefruit elderflower margarita with a salt rim

    Notes

    • Estimated nutrition facts do not include salted rim or garnishes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16.2g | Calcium: 7mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Home Bartending Tools

    Every home bartender needs the right tools to make delicious craft cocktails at home. Check out my List of Bar Tools for some ideas and suggestions of what you might need. You. may not need every tool out there, but the basics will come in handy for happy hour at home!

    grapefruit elderflower margarita in a glass with ice and salt on the rim
    Click on the image above to PIN for later!

    Did you make this Margarita Recipe?

    If you make this recipe don't forget to leave a comment below and if you snap a photo, tag me on Instagram or Facebook!

    If you want more delicious cocktail recipes and food recipes, follow me on Pinterest and sign up for my mailing list so you never miss a recipe!

    More Cocktails

    • Calamansi Lime Margarita
    • Black Vodka
    • Mango Mojito
    • Toasted Coconut Rum Cocktail

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mihaela|https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      March 21, 2021 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      I'll clearly need one after a rough week! I asked my partner to read the recipe and make some tonight:))

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 21, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        Hopefully, it will do the trick! Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Leah says

      March 21, 2021 at 3:29 am

      Margaritas are my favorite cocktail and this one sounds amazing! I love all of your cocktail recipes! They are so fun!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 21, 2021 at 3:51 am

        Thanks, Leah! Margaritas are definitely at the top of the list for me too!

        Reply
    3. Alyssa Hixenbaugh says

      March 20, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of citrus fruits. I will have to try this drink out after I'm done with my pregnancy. 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 20, 2021 at 11:30 pm

        Yes, something to look forward to! And congratulations! 😁

        Reply
    4. My 60.40 Cooking Journey says

      March 20, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so yum!!!

      Reply
    5. Kris says

      March 20, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!!!! I love margaritas and cannot wait to try this.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 20, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        Kris, you will really enjoy this one, it's a great combo of flavors!

        Reply
    6. Sue L says

      March 20, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      This margarita is calling my name! And I already have every ingredient listed, except I need to buy a grapefruit....or several. Because I love grapefruit AND margaritas so this is truly a winning combination!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 20, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        Get on out and get some grapefruit so you can make one ASAP 😁 Cheers!

        Reply
    7. Jere says

      March 19, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      I have no idea what elderflower tastes like but I think I am missing out on something really good. I just picked all the grapefruit off my tree, so I am going to try this margarita.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 11:19 pm

        Jere, if you like grapefruit you should definitely try elderflower liqueur! It's has a floral and sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with grapefruit. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Angela says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a beautiful cocktail! I love grapefruit so I had to try it. The elderflower does pair nicely with the grapefrult.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        Thanks, Angela, I'm so glad you tried it!

        Reply
    9. Erika says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      This margarita looks so delicious! I'm definitely going to be looking for the elderberry liqueur!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 4:26 pm

        Erika, I hope you get a chance to try this one. Elderflower liqueur has become pretty popular over the years and is usually pretty easy to find at liquor stores.

        Reply
    10. Aimee says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I agree! I don't like spicy margaritas, but basically, every other flavor is okay with me and this version sounds delicious! I even have some grapefruit juice on hand so I might whip one of these up since it's Friday!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 4:27 pm

        If you have grapefruit juice it's time to give these a try! Happy Friday and cheers!

        Reply
    11. Debra says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Grapefruit lover here....this drink was super tasty!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 4:27 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Debra. Grapefruit has a special s=place in my heart♥️.

        Reply
    12. Scarlet says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love this tasty and "healthy" version of a margarita. Fresh grapefruit juice and elderberry are both good for you and they taste great in this margarita. Yum!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks, Scarlet! I'm going to start thinking of this margarita as "healthy" as well!🤣

        Reply
    13. Dannii says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      This looks super refreshing. I love anything with grapefruit.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        I agree, grapefruit is one of my favorite citrus fruits as well!!

        Reply
    14. Emily says

      March 19, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love grapefruit and elderflower so obviously I adore this cocktail, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        You're welcome, Emily, enjoy and cheers!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Emily! I'm excited to share my passions, experiments, and fun with you. I love to cook, bake, create recipes, mix cocktails and try new things!

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Poolish Pizza Dough
    • Apple Cider Martini
    • Crumbl Cookie Copycat Recipe
    • Vanilla Vodka Recipe
    Get $150 Off Cookware and Bakeware Sets at Carawayhome.com!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About

    COPYRIGHT © 2023 EMILY FABULOUS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    Cookie SettingsAccept
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT