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.
We admit that Cinco de Mayo has become an Americanized holiday. But we're always up for a day that celebrates Mexican food and great cocktails. Just like our famous Pink Pomegranate Margarita recipe, a Pink Señorita Tequila Cocktail is a great celebration drink that tastes just as pretty as it looks.
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Ingredients
- TEQUILA: we like Patron or Casamigos Tequila
- PINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE: 4 ounces
- SIMPLE SYRUP*: see simple syrup recipe below
- CRANBERRY JUICE: just a splash
- FRESH MINT: for 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.
- Enjoy your new favorite Pink Drink!
Serving Suggestions
Okay, so you've got the Pink Señorita recipe down and you're ready to host your Cinco de Mayo party. Here's what to serve:
- FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA with plenty of salty tortilla chips
- BLACKENED FISH TACOS or FISH TOSTADAS make the perfect pairing for seafood lovers
- PULLED PORK TACOS or SHORT RIB TACOS for meat eaters
- SMOKY BLACKBEAN QUESADILLAS make a perfectly spicy vegetarian pairing that you can nibble on one piece at a time.
- LOADED BBQ PORK NACHOS satisfy everyone with one simple, filling recipe that complements the flavors of our pink tequila cocktail.
More Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
The Iceberg Margarita: Upgrade a classic margarita by blending with with beer. It's so refreshing!
Tangy Blood Orange Margarita: Served over crushed ice, this tequila cocktail is sweetened with simple syrup and spiked with an orange Curaçao liqueur. Garnish with orange slices.
Pink Pomegranate Margarita: Another perfectly pink sister to the Señorita, this tequila cocktail combines pomegranate juice and fresh lime juice with orange liqueur.
Batanga: Mexican Cola, tequila and lime juice make this simple cocktail perfectly sweet and delightful. The drink is said to have been created in the town of Tequila, Mexico by bar owner Don Javier Delgado Corona.
Blueberry Basil Margarita: Make a fruity blueberry tequila cocktail and top it off with a splash of tangerine juice and a lime slice.
FAQ
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.
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.
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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
Keywords: margarita, pink, drink, tequila, vodka, summer, drink, cocktail, mint, señorita
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 Interest 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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