In a chic glass, a concoction of light golden liquid with a green hue garnished by a lively crab claw dangling on the side, pink grapefruit slices, a mini umbrella, and a dusting of chili salt around the rim. Mint leaves float gently on top.

Mexican Crab Fiesta Cocktail

Name: Mexican Crab Fiesta Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Fresh blue crab meat, 1 cup cooked and shredded; Tequila, 1 cup; Fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup; Fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 cup; Triple sec, 1/4 cup; Agave syrup, 2 tablespoons; Fresh Mint leaves, 12-16; Chili salt, as per taste for rimming; Grapefruit slices, for garnish; Crab claws, for garnish

Category Cocktail

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 22, 2025

This recipe brings together the zest of Mexican cuisine and the succulence of crab, creating an unforgettable summer cocktail. The richness of the crab is beautifully balanced by the tangy lime and the kick of tequila, making it a unique, delectable treat.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh blue crab meat - 1 cup - cooked and shredded
Tequila - 1 cup
Fresh lime juice - 1/2 cup
Fresh grapefruit juice - 1/2 cup
Triple sec - 1/4 cup
Agave syrup - 2 tablespoons
Fresh mint leaves - 12-16
Chili salt - as per taste - for rimming
Grapefruit slices - - for garnish
Crab claws - - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌿👊🍹

Gently crush the mint leaves in a pitcher.
Step 2 - 🍹🍋🍊

Add tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, triple sec, and agave syrup into the pitcher with the mint leaves.
Step 3 - 🦀🥄🍹

Stir in the shredded crab meat, ensuring some is left aside for garnishing.
Step 4 - ⏳🍹❄️

Place the cocktail mixture into the fridge and allow it to chill for about an hour.
Step 5 - 🍊🌶️🍹

Rub the rim of the serving glasses with a grapefruit slice and dip it into the chili salt.
Step 6 - 🍹🥂❄️

Pour the chilled cocktail into the prepared glasses.
Step 7 - 🍹🦀🍊

Top each glass with a crab claw, a slice of grapefruit and a mini umbrella.

Additional

You can swap the crab for shrimp if desired. If you can't source fresh blue crab, pasteurized crab is a fine substitute. Make sure to chill the cocktail enough; a cooler cocktail makes the crab flavor really shine.