Description
Pink Señorita cocktail blends tequila, grenadine, and lime for a refreshing Mexican-inspired drink. Chilled glasses and precise measurements elevate this festive beverage you’ll love sipping on warm evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) tequila
Citrus Juices and Sweeteners:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) simple syrup
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) triple sec
Garnish and Extras:
- Lemon-lime soda
- Ice
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime or grapefruit slice for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a serving glass by moistening its rim with fresh lime juice, then delicately coat with coarse salt for a zesty rim.
- Load a cocktail shaker generously with ice cubes to create a chilled environment for mixing.
- Pour tequila, triple sec, vibrant grapefruit juice, tangy lime juice, and smooth simple syrup into the ice-filled shaker.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 10-15 seconds to ensure thorough chilling and perfect integration of flavors.
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes to maintain optimal temperature.
- Strain the frosty cocktail mixture into the ice-filled glass, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly.
- Crown the drink with a splash of effervescent lemon-lime soda for a sparkling finish.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with a delicate lime wheel or bright grapefruit slice, adding visual appeal and aromatic essence.
Notes
- Enhance rim by using pink Himalayan salt or a blend of salt and chili powder for extra flavor complexity.
- Use fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime juices to elevate the cocktail’s brightness and authenticity.
- Experiment with different tequila styles like blanco or reposado to create unique flavor profiles.
- For a lower-calorie version, substitute simple syrup with stevia or use less soda for a more concentrated drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg