This Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic, combining tangy grapefruit juice with the floral sweetness of elderflower liqueur. Perfect for any occasion, it’s vibrant, easy to make, and sure to impress!
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Why I Love This Recipe
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, like my Strawberry Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail and my Gin Elderflower Cocktail Recipe, which blends perfectly with grapefruit!
It's fun to branch out and try different margarita flavors like my Blood Orange Margarita and my Dragon Fruit Margarita. That's how I came up with this Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita recipe!
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.
What Does Elderflower Liqueur Taste Like?
Elderflower liqueur has undertones of grapefruit in it already (in my opinion), so I was sure it would work well with grapefruit juice. And, a salted rim on this margarita is the right complement to the sweetness from the elderflower liqueur and the agave syrup.
Key Ingredients Needed for this Cocktail
- silver tequila
- elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
- orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
- fresh grapefruit juice
*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.
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.
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!
More Elderflower and Margarita Cocktails to Try
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Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita
Equipment
- 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.
- 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!
Notes
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Estimated nutrition facts do not include salted rim or garnishes.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Leah says
Margaritas are my favorite cocktail and this one sounds amazing! I love all of your cocktail recipes! They are so fun!
Emily says
Thanks, Leah! Margaritas are definitely at the top of the list for me too!
My 60.40 Cooking Journey says
Looks so yum!!!
Alyssa Hixenbaugh says
I love the combination of citrus fruits. I will have to try this drink out after I'm done with my pregnancy. 🙂
Emily says
Yes, something to look forward to! And congratulations! 😁
Kris says
Yum!!!! I love margaritas and cannot wait to try this.
Emily says
Kris, you will really enjoy this one, it's a great combo of flavors!
Sue L says
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!
Emily says
Get on out and get some grapefruit so you can make one ASAP 😁 Cheers!
Jere says
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.
Emily says
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!
Angela says
This is such a beautiful cocktail! I love grapefruit so I had to try it. The elderflower does pair nicely with the grapefrult.
Emily says
Thanks, Angela, I'm so glad you tried it!
Erika says
This margarita looks so delicious! I'm definitely going to be looking for the elderberry liqueur!
Emily says
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.
Aimee says
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!
Emily says
If you have grapefruit juice it's time to give these a try! Happy Friday and cheers!
Debra says
Grapefruit lover here....this drink was super tasty!
Emily says
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Debra. Grapefruit has a special s=place in my heart♥️.
Scarlet says
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!
Emily says
Thanks, Scarlet! I'm going to start thinking of this margarita as "healthy" as well!🤣
Dannii says
This looks super refreshing. I love anything with grapefruit.
Emily says
I agree, grapefruit is one of my favorite citrus fruits as well!!
Emily says
I love grapefruit and elderflower so obviously I adore this cocktail, thanks for the recipe!
Emily says
You're welcome, Emily, enjoy and cheers!