Pink Grapefruit Cocktail
Craft a vibrant Pink Grapefruit Cocktail with this straightforward recipe. Combining fresh pink grapefruit and lemon juices with orange liqueur and vodka, it’s shaken with ice for optimal chill and dilution. Served in a chilled martini glass with a grapefruit garnish, this easy-to-make drink offers a refreshing and sophisticated taste experience, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker Essential for proper chilling and mixing of ingredients.
- 1 Jigger or Measuring Spoons For accurate measurement of liquid ingredients to ensure balance.
- 1 Citrus Juicer For freshly squeezing grapefruit and lemon, crucial for flavor.
- 1 Martini Glass For serving the chilled cocktail; ideally pre-chilled.
- 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer To ensure a smooth, ice-free drink when straining from the shaker.
Ingredients
Main
- 3 1/2 ounces fresh pink grapefruit juice plus grapefruit wedge for garnish
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- 2 ounces vodka
Instructions
- Shake the grapefruit and lemon juice, orange liqueur, vodka and 1 tablespoon crushed ice in a cocktail shaker. Add a touch more fruit juice or vodka to taste. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with grapefruit. Enjoy!
Notes
Always use freshly squeezed grapefruit and lemon juice; bottled alternatives lack the vibrant acidity and fresh aroma crucial for this cocktail's balance. Pre-chilling your martini glass is essential to maintain the drink's temperature and crispness, ensuring a more enjoyable experience. When shaking, use good quality ice – it chills effectively and dilutes properly without over-watering. Taste before straining to adjust the sweet-sour balance or alcohol content; a little more fruit juice can brighten it, or a splash more vodka for a stronger kick. Experiment with different orange liqueurs like Cointreau for a drier profile or Grand Marnier for more complexity.