This Pink Drink is sure to be the hit of the party! Not quite a margarita, a Pink Señorita is a refreshing tequila cocktail that packs a sweet and sour punch.
A favorite at bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, this Pink Tequila Cocktail is a beautiful celebration drink that tastes as pretty as it looks. Just like our famous Pink Pomegranate Margarita and Pink Grapefruit Cocktail, it takes just minutes to shake up, but it looks super fancy.
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Ingredients
- TEQUILA: we like Patron Tequila or Casamigos Tequila
- PINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE: fresh squeezed grapefruit juice works best
- SIMPLE SYRUP*: see simple syrup recipe below, or use store bought simple syrup
- CRANBERRY JUICE: just a splash of cranberry juice adds great color
- FRESH MINT: fresh mint leaves make a pretty garnish
* see recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, grapefruit juice and simple syrup
- Shake and strain into chilled rocks glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Pour cranberry juice over each glass.
- Garnish with fresh mint.
- Serve with FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA (with plenty of salty tortilla chips) SMOKY BLACKBEAN QUESADILLAS, or SALMON CEVICHE.
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❝ Yum! This is my kind of cocktail! I just came across it on Pinterest and repined it for this summer!❞
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Variations
- Non-Alcoholic: replace tequila with non-alcoholic distilled spirits, tonic, or flavored sparkling water. Adjust grapefruit juice to taste.
- Spicy: use jalapeño-infused tequila or add fresh jalapeño slices as garnish
- Tropical: substitute a splash of coconut water or pineapple juice for cranberry juice
- Garnish: grapefruit slices, fresh strawberries, or edible flowers look great on the rim of this cocktail
🍹More Tequila Cocktails
- Pink Pomegranate Margarita: a perfectly pink drink, this tequila cocktail combines pomegranate juice and fresh lime juice with orange liqueur.
- Blueberry Basil Margarita: this fruity blueberry margarita is topped off with a splash of tangerine juice and a lime slice.
- Blood Orange Margarita: this orange tequila cocktail is spiked with an orange Curaçao liqueur.
- The Iceberg Margarita: Upgrade a classic margarita by blending with with beer. It's so refreshing!
FAQ
Any grapefruit juice will do, but we prefer freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice for optimum flavor.
Yes! Use 16 oz of tequila, 1 quart of grapefruit juice, 6 ounces simple syrup and 6 oz cranberry juice. This should make about 12-15 drinks.
Simple syrup is mixture of sugar + water in equal quantities, cooked over low heat until sugar melts. So for the Pink Señorita recipe, use ½ c sugar + ½ c water. This will make enough for at least 4 drinks, and stores well in the fridge if you don't want that many right away.
Yes, you can create a non-alcoholic version by replacing the tequila with alcohol-free alternatives such as non-alcoholic distilled spirits or flavored soda water. Additionally, you can adjust the recipe to focus on the grapefruit juice or cranberry juice to achieve a similar taste experience without the alcohol content.
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Pink Señorita Tequila Cocktail recipe
This pink drink is sure to be the hit of the party! A Pink Señorita is a refreshing tequila cocktail that packs a sweet and sour punch.
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 drinks 1x
Ingredients
- 4 oz tequila
- 4 oz pink grapefruit juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Splash of cranberry juice
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, grapefruit juice and simple syrup
- Shake and strain into chilled rocks glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Pour cranberry juice over each glass.
- Garnish with fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: drinks & cocktails
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 29.5 g
- Sodium: 39.3 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 47.1 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Brooke says
What is simple syrup?
Jackie says
Hi Brooke! thanks for reaching out. Simple syrup is mixture of sugar + water in equal quantities, cooked over low heat until sugar melts. So for the Pink Señorita recipe, use 1/2 c sugar + 1/2 c water. This will make enough for at least 4 drinks, and stores well in the fridge if you don't want that many right away. Cheers!
Eileen says
Equal parts of water and sugar; simmer in a small saucepan until dissolved then cool and use as directed.
Michelle says
Do you use regular grapefruit juice or Ruby Red juice?
Jackie says
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for visiting!! Any grapefruit juice will do, but we prefer freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice for optimum flavor.
Eileen says
Hi! I would love to make this in a big drink dispenser for a bridal shower, what kind of ratios would you do for a very large batch?
Jackie says
Thanks for the comment and wanting to use our recipe. I would use 16 oz of tequila, 1 quart of grapefruit juice, 6 ounces simple syrup and 6 oz cranberry juice. This should make about 12-15 drinks. We hope this helps. And enjoy the bridal shower...
Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says
Yum! This is my kind of cocktail! I just came across it on Pinterest and repined it for this summer!
Keith says
Thank you so much, we love it as well. Let us know how you like it if you make it!!!
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Jackie says
This is one of our favorite recipes! We love it for bridal showers, summer happy hours, and girls' nights. We always get asked for the recipe.