Summer was made for sipping all year long with this sweet-tart drink of Coconut Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail!

A cool, refreshing drink, Coconut Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail is the perfect summer drink using only three ingredients and topped with garnish. Gather your coconut tequila, white grapefruit juice and St. Germain and you’re ready to shake up a drink that’s slightly sweet, a little tart, with hints of tropical flavor!

coconut tequila and grapefruit cocktail with grapefruit and lime slices with recipe name at the bottom

Summer Vibes

I’m a sucker for seasonal drinks- I love my hot toddies in the winter, apple cider in the fall, and all things fruity in the summer. When it gets insanely cold, for me at least, and I can’t take another minute of freezing my toes off, I head inside and make the first drink that makes me feel like summer all over a Coconut Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail. This drink takes only minutes to make and it’s zippy, fruity, and sweet, all the flavors I love about summer! Oh, and the smell from adding St, Germain is like walking by a blooming flower- who doesn’t need that when it’s cold out! A pick-me-up drink when it’s cold and a refreshing drink when it’s hot, I really can’t imagine a better drink!

Other Tequila Cocktail Recipes to Try

A Grapefruit Margarita is a perfect choice for those who love grapefruit juice and great drinks!
Paloma Cocktail is the drink you need when channeling warm, festive nights in Mexico.
Or, if you want something to give you vacation vibes, try my Tequila Sunrise recipe. It’s always a hit.

Ingredients

bottom of st. gremain next to a coconut, lime, and cocktail shaker

Liquor: You’ll need Coconut Tequila and St. Germain Liqueur.

Juice: White grapefruit juice is perfect for this drink because the juice is sweeter than other varieties of grapefruit juice.

Extras: You’ll need ice for the drink and you’re favorite garnish, such as grapes, peaches, or nectarines.

How to Make Coconut Tequila and Grapefruit Cocktail

STEP ONE: Combine the measured liquor and grapefruit juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake for a few seconds.

st. gremain being poured into a cocktail shaker

STEP TWO: Strain the drink into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish and enjoy!

coconut tequila and grapefruit cocktail being poured into a glass

Tips for Success

Don’t be put off by the grapefruit juice. I know a lot of people don’t care for the tartness but I promise this drink is well balanced with the sweetness of the other ingredients and is so delicious.
Have fun with the garnish! Why not cube your favorite fruits to decorate your drink with and pretend you’re at a beautiful resort?

coconut tequila and grapefruit cocktail with sugar and coconut rim

What is St. Germain?

St. Germain is a French liqueur that is made from elderberry flowers. The flavor and scent are very unique. It is sweet and floral with hints of elderberry flowers, grapefruit, peaches, and pears. The sweetness is not a sugary type of sweet but more like fresh fruit sweetness. All of the fruit and floral notes are why St. Germain is a perfect pairing with grapefruit juice!

What else can I pair with grapefruit?

Many people are put off by the intense tartness of grapefruit but sweetened grapefruit juice is actually really delicious with so many different flavors! Experiment with various combinations by adding fruits like banana, ginger, strawberry, and tropical fruits like papaya. You can also try black pepper, basil, mint, thyme, or rosemary, there are so many options!

close up of a coconut tequila and grapefruit cocktail in a collins glass

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This post was originally posted on 05/23/2014