Skinnygirl Grapefruit Margarita

Skinnygirl Grapefruit Margarita is a canned, pre-mixed margarita made in New York and bottled at 9.95% ABV. That puts it well above the 4 to 6% range of most hard seltzers and closer to what you'd expect from a margarita poured at a bar. The flavor leads with grapefruit. The producer describes a balance of tartness and sweetness, and it is made with natural flavors. Styles like this usually taste more bittersweet and citrus-peel than a lime margarita does, and the grapefruit tends to soften the sharper edge of lime. Expect a tart opening that rounds out into light sweetness, with a margarita-style agave and citrus profile underneath rather than a heavy, syrupy finish. The can is ready to drink. It holds the finished drink, so there is no shaker, no triple sec, no citrus to squeeze and no sour mix to measure. Chill it thoroughly before opening, since a margarita-style drink tastes best when cold and its tartness reads clearer at fridge temperature than at room temperature. You can drink it straight from the can, or pour it over fresh ice in a rocks glass or a short highball. A wedge of grapefruit or lime on the rim adds a little aroma. If you want a salted rim, it's a quick addition and not a requirement. Pour it over ice in a glass if you want the drink to open up a little as it dilutes slowly. Drinking it from the can keeps the tartness sharper. Grapefruit-forward margaritas suit the foods that go well with a regular margarita. Tacos al pastor or carnitas, fish tacos with cabbage slaw, shrimp ceviche, chips with guacamole and fresh salsa, and grilled chicken with lime all work, because the citrus and tartness cut through richness and spice. It also suits lighter dishes like citrus salads and grilled shrimp skewers. For grab-and-go moments, the sealed can travels easily to a patio, a picnic, a backyard cookout, a tailgate or a beach day (where permitted). Because the can is portion-controlled, a four-pack is easy to split among friends without any pouring or measuring. Keep it in a cooler or the fridge until you're ready to serve.