WHAT DOES THIS GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI RECIPE TASTE LIKE? The martini is a sophisticated drink though and I personally prefer the glass left bare like a traditional cocktail would be. You can certainly coat the rim of the martini glass with either salt or sugar to go along with the martini depending on your preference. Prefer a rum drink? Try this delicious rum sour. If you prefer a gin martini (I do if I’m drinking a classic one), feel free to swap in gin for the vodka in this cocktail while keeping all the other ingredients the same. Pour the martini through a fine mesh strainer into the martini glass to make sure any of the pulp from the citrus stays behind. Screw the lid on before shaking and it will work just as well. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker on hand, grab a mason jar instead. The recipe is easily doubled, tripled or quadrupled for a crowd. Optional garnishes include grapefruit zest, a slice of grapefruit or lime or, some fresh mint leaves. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a martini glass. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled. Add all the ingredients and affix the lid. DIRECTIONSįill a cocktail shaker with ice until about 3/4 full. If you leave this ingredient out, you’ve basically made a Greyhound drink instead which is just gin or vodka paired with grapefruit juice. Orange liqueur – a touch of orange liqueur such as Cointreau is a nice replacement for the vermouth traditionally used in a classic martini recipe. Vodka – this is a vodka grapefruit martini so choose your favorite brand. Lime juice – same goes for the lime juice, fresh is best. Depending on the size of the fruit, the 3 ounces needed for one cocktail is only about half a grapefruit (a full one at most if it’s small). I know grabbing a container of Ocean Spray is tempting but just don’t do it. Grapefruit juice – use freshly squeezed juice. HOW TO MAKE A GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI INGREDIENTS The combination of fresh grapefruit and lime juice paired with a bit of orange liqueur is winter epitomized in a martini glass. That’s what this grapefruit martini is all about, it’s a seasonally relevant cocktail that will liven up a dreary winter day with its refreshing sweet and tart taste. If the sun is going to set at 5pm and it’s miserably gray, cold and wet outside pretty much every day, at least there’s bright citrus fruit to enjoy. Honestly, winter citrus is one of the few redeeming features of the season and yesterday I spent almost $3 on a single sumo citrus at Whole Foods to have something to look forward to after dinner. I’m having a moment with grapefruits right now. Grapefruit Slice - I always say that adding a garnish is the simplest way to turn Happy Hour at home into a real experience.Winter happy hour just got a whole lot more delicious with this refreshing, sweet, tart and bright vodka grapefruit martini.Be sure to use ice made from filtered water for the freshest flavors. Ice - While not *technically* an ingredient, you’ll still need it.You’re also welcome to swap in any other citrus-flavored seltzer, soda water or plain sparkling mineral water if you wish. Grapefruit Sparkling Water - Double down on the citrusy notes of this gin and grapefruit cocktail by opting for a grapefruit-flavored seltzer water.If not, opt for a good quality brand like Natalie’s for the best results. Grapefruit Juice - If possible, freshly squeezed citrus juice will make a big difference in flavor.your grapefruit juice), the color changes to a lovely magenta hue. Not only is it a tasty, botanical-style gin, but when it comes into contact with acid (e.g. Gin - While any nice gin will do the trick, I’m partial to the gorgeously hued Empress 1908 Gin that is steeped with butterfly pea blossoms.As a bonus, it’s delicious on your morning bowl of oatmeal, drizzled over a stack of flapjacks, or stirred into your favorite coffee drinks. Pro Tip: Once made, keep it in a squeeze bottle in the fridge for up to 14 days. Brown Sugar Syrup- Simply heat equal parts of water & brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.Here’s a list of simple ingredients to grab: As promised, my gin delicious cocktail with grapefruit doesn’t require anything super fancy.
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