This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Make a quick and easy cocktail with one of winter’s best fruits and enjoy a refreshing Grapefruit Tequila Slammer.

grapefruit cocktail in tall glass with grapefruit garnish

I’ve always loved grapefruit. Only difference is that when I was a kid, I used to (I kid you not) put a layer of sugar on my grapefruit that was about a quarter inch deep. I basically made myself some soupy grapefruit candy syrup. I’ve never put sugar on my kids’ grapefruit and they LOVE it!  How is it that when I was a kid, I thought this fruit was impossible to enjoy without 1000 calories of sweet floating on top?  Yet my children love the fruit by itself. I did the same thing to my Rice Krispies in the morning and put several spoonfuls of sugar on top of my morning cereal. How I got through childhood with an average weight and no early onset diabetes is a real miracle. The thought of eating that much sugar now just makes me ill.

bottom of glass with grapefruit tequila drink

I love me a beautiful juicy pulpy grapefruit. Its one of the many things I look forward to come winter time. I was trying to figure out what kind of drink I could make with grapefruit and I stumbled across a drink called a tequila slammer in which you have equal parts tequila and lemon lime soda. Its called a “slammer” because you’re supposed to leave some room at the top, cover the glass with your hand, and slam your glass down to release some of the bubbles and mix the drink. I liked the name, so I kept it. I also added a lot of pulpy grapefruit juice because I felt like it. The result was a refreshing bubbly cocktail that was super easy to make.

top view of grapefruit cocktail with wedge of fresh grapefruit on glass

Pin this now to save it for later

Pin It

Grapefruit Tequila Slammer

Prep5 minutes
Total5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Make a quick and easy cocktail with one of winter's best fruits and enjoy a refreshing Grapefruit Tequila Slammer.

Ingredients 

  • 4 ounces grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 2 ounces lemon lime soda
  • garnish with additional grapefruit
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email below and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great recipe ideas from me every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to glass with ice. To get it to fizz up and mix, cover top of glass with your hand and give it a good "slam" against the countertop (wood works better than stone if you enjoy drinks free of broken glass).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 183mg, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin C: 30.5mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you make this? Leave me a comment below

Hi! I’m Krissy.

I love to create the BEST versions of your favorite recipes. If you love to cook, love to eat, or just have a deep appreciation for good food, you're in the right place! Stick around... I have hundreds of recipes for you to make.

You May Also Like

Leave a comment

Ask a question or leave a comment. I'm happy to help in any way and I love hearing what you think about the recipe. Be sure to leave a rating!

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

11 Comments

    1. Pour the juice first…I also added triple sec and a little sour to the tequila, shook and poured slowly on the juice

  1. This is really yummy. My husband makes these for me in the winter, because I love grapefruit drinks!! Yum. If you are on medication, make grapefruit is not a contraindication. It renders some meds less effective.

  2. I MADE ONE OF THESE FOR MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF, DELICIOUS , THANK YOU , WE WILL MAKE THEM AGAIN.
    SINCERLY ,
    KATHY HOGAN