I’ve been experimenting with gin. I’ll be honest, it was never my favorite.
But I bought a bottle of a local craft gin, made in Madison, Wisconsin. It was good, subtle and not as pungently floral as some brands so it was a good place to start. I came up with the Grapefruit Gin Fizz after a little experimentation with it, and it’s a really refreshing mix; not to mention pretty.
I garnished these with rosemary, but it’s not necessary. The slice of grapefruit as a garnish I recommend not skipping, it makes a really nice presentation. This drink is just a few ingredients and comes together quick.
Grapefruit Gin Fizz
makes 2 drinks
1 pink grapefruit
lemon or lime flavored soda water
3 oz gin
dash of sugar (optional)
For the grapefruit garnish, slice thinly down the length of the grapefruit, getting a window of the inner flesh. Set aside.
Cut grapefruit in half and juice into a cup, and sprinkle with a tiny touch of sugar (if desired, for sweetness). You should have about a cup of juice.
Between two small glasses divide grapefruit juice and 1.5 ounces gin (slightly less than a shot), each. Add ice, top with a splash of soda and garnish. Serve immediately.
For a group, the Grapefruit Gin Fizz cocktail could be made in advance in a pitcher. Measurements would be 3 oz gin per grapefruit, each grapefruit yielding drinks for about 2 people each. Mix gin and juice and chill, assembling and topping with soda for each guest on demand.
I am LOVING grapefruit recently, so this sounds delicious!! Will have to give it a try 🙂
Grapefruit juice is so refreshing. This sounds like a delicious cocktail.
Don’t normally enjoy grapefruit but rest of my friends are telling me this will be awesome. We will go with the general concession and add this to our list.
I’ve never been a huge fan of gin but grapefruit is my favorite mixer. Might be time to give gin another try!
I’ve been on a grapefruit kick as of late and these look so good! Thank-you so much for sharing such a fun recipe
Oh man, a grapefruit cocktail sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
That looks so good and refreshing! Love the presentation too.
I love grapefruit! This drink sounds divine. I’ve pinned it to refer to later.
Our tree is busting with grapefruit right now… perfect excuse 🙂
These look pretty and sound delicious!
Looks like a great and tasty cocktail!
These look amazing! I just bought gin yesterday, so these would definitely be something to try. Beautiful pictures, too. 🙂
This looks tasty and refreshing! Can’t wait to try!
This cocktail looks so fresh and perfect for summer days. 😀 Might have to try this out.
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I can’t get enough of grapefruit cocktails lately- they’re just so easy to sip on! Summer or winter doesn’t matter to me with these 🙂 Will need to try this!
Springtime is coming and grapefruit sounds so refreshing! Thanks for a great cocktail idea.