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Grapefruit Martini
The grapefruit martini's perfectly balanced tart/sweet crisp flavor tastes like a fresh grapefruit topped with sugar, but with a very grown-up twist. Read our post for more info...
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Recipe
Ingredients (serves 2):
1 quarter of a fresh, ripe grapefruit
3 ounces vodka
1 1/2 ounces elderflower liqueur (St. Germain or Côte Jolie give great results)
1-2 ounces premium bottled grapefruit juice (Simply Grapefruit is our favorite)
Ice
Directions:
- Optionally, moisten the rims of two martini glasses with the edge of the grapefruit quarter, dip the rims in sugar, and set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Squeeze the grapefruit quarter into the cocktail shaker.
- Add the vodka and elderflower liqueur.
- Top with grapefruit juice.
- Shake briskly for 10-15 seconds and serve in martini glasses.
Bartender’s hint: Look for a fresh grapefruit that is heavy and soft so that it yields plenty of juice. When squeezing the grapefruit quarter into your shaker, if it seems like you’re only getting a trickle of juice, you may need to add a bit more of the bottled juice to your grapefruit martini.
Total time: 5 min
| Prep: 5 min
| Cook: N/A