Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

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Eric Werner

Makes 8 drinks

Source

Ingredients

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons tequila

1-2 habanero chiles, halved

Kosher salt

6 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

Method

Mix tequila and chiles in a large pitcher. Let steep 3 hours, or longer if a spicier tequila is desired. Discard chiles. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.

Pour enough water onto a small plate to cover. Pour enough salt onto another small plate to cover by 1/4". Dip rims of eight 12-ounce glasses into water, then into salt to lightly coat; fill with ice. Add grapefruit juice to pitcher with tequila. Fill with ice; stir until cold. Divide drink among glasses.