21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Blanco Tequila

21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Blanco Tequila is a 35% ABV (70 proof), 750mL infused blanco from Jalisco, Mexico — a double-distilled, cold-filtered blanco tequila infused with real grapefruit and hibiscus, all-natural, with the pale pink tint coming from the hibiscus itself. It is citrus-forward without being sugary, built by three founders who wanted tequila cocktails as approachable as a glass of wine. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 35% (70 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Style: Blanco tequila infused with real grapefruit and hibiscus
• Base: Blanco tequila — agave slow-cooked, double distilled, cold-filtered (brand process)
• Distillery: Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, Jalisco (database-sourced — see flag)
• Brand: Founded 2019 by Kat Hantas, Nicole Emanuel and Sarika Singh; owned by Diageo since 2022
• Award: Gold Award, WSWA 2019 (brand)

Three Friends, One Refrigerator, a New Kind of Tequila

21Seeds began as a kitchen experiment: sisters Kat Hantas and Nicole Emanuel and their friend Sarika Singh were infusing tequila with real fruit at home and decided the result deserved to be a brand. Launched in 2019, it partnered with a celebrated female-owned distillery in Jalisco and even built a custom refrigeration system there to keep fresh fruit infusions tasting like fruit. The blanco base is slow-cooked, double distilled and cold-filtered for smoothness, then infused — the Grapefruit Hibiscus pairs Veracruz grapefruit brightness with hibiscus florals. Diageo acquired the brand in March 2022, taking the founders' spritz-friendly idea global. Find the range on the 21 Seeds vendor page, try the Cucumber Jalepeno for the savoury sibling, or browse tequila at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Smells like fresh grapefruits — bright peel and juice with a soft floral lift. Palate: Crisp citrus and hibiscus tea notes over a clean agave base, balanced sweetness, a light pepper edge. Finish: Clean, refreshing and lightly bitter, grapefruit zest lingering.

How to Enjoy

The brand's signature is the Seed & Soda — over ice, topped with soda, garnished with grapefruit, basil or mint. It also makes a low-calorie Paloma with no syrup work at all, the infusion doing the flavouring for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 21 Seeds real tequila? Yes — it starts as blanco tequila (double distilled and cold-filtered in Jalisco), then is infused with real grapefruit and hibiscus. The infusion brings it to 35% ABV, which is why it drinks lighter than a standard 40% blanco.

Is the pink colour artificial? No. The brand uses all-natural ingredients; the pale pink tint comes from the hibiscus flowers themselves.

What is the easiest drink to make with it? The Seed & Soda: 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus over ice, topped with club soda and a grapefruit slice.

Real fruit, real tequila, zero mixing homework — order 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.