Straight Up Grapefruit Margaritas Food

PINK GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITAS

Steps:

• If you like a salt rim on the glasses, rub the lime around the edge of the glass and then dip the rim of each glass lightly in a plate of kosher salt. Set aside to dry.
• Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and ice in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher and stir in the tequila. If youre not serving the margaritas in salted glasses, stir 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the pitcher of margaritas. Believe me, it will make a difference!
• Serve ice cold.

GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA

Steps:

• Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with grapefruit slice. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice., In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec and grapefruit juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass and top with grenadine (it will sink to the bottom of the glass). Garnish with grapefruit slice.

GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA

Steps:

• Mix some salt and chipotle powder together on a plate. Cut a slit in the lime wedge and run it around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim in the salt mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, grapefruit juice and orange liqueur. Vigorously shake until very cold and strain the drink into the rimmed rocks glass. The margarita can also be served up in a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit and lime twists.

GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine. Pour over ice and serve.

STRAIGHT UP CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
• Split the buns in half and spray the interior surfaces lightly with the cooking spray. Place the buns, cut side down, on the grill. Allow the buns to char slightly, and then transfer them to a platter.
• Holding the grill pan away from the stove, spray the surface with the cooking spray. Season the burger patties with salt and pepper to taste. Place the burger patties on the grill, and cook for about 2 1/2 minutes per side for rare. During the last minute, put 1 slice of cheese on each burger.
• In small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet relish, and ketchup. Set aside. To assemble the burgers, place the burgers on top of the bottom buns. Pile lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Russian dressing on top of each burger, and set the bun tops in place. Serve.

LAUREN'S GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Stir together the grapefruit juice, lime juice, triple sec, tequila, and agave syrup in a pitcher, and mix with ice cubes. Strain the cocktail into 4 margarita glasses; garnish each cocktail with a few pomegranate seeds.