12/23/2023 0 Comments Grapefruit basil martiniThis sparkling grapefruit jello is a fun bubbly dessert-like version of a grapefruit mocktail. Not feeling the booze? No worries, swap out the vodka (or gin) and orange liqueur for seltzer or club soda.Īn orange flavored seltzer would be ideal or simply add some fresh squeezed orange juice into plain sparkling water. It’s perfect for any girls night or female get together when cocktails are in order! This strawberry salty dog is another ‘pretty in pink’ cocktail. The martini is a bold drink so while the fruit tempers the alcohol a bit, it’s still vodka forward.īecause of its refreshing nature, this is also a great summer drink if you can find a decent grapefruit. Ruby red grapefruits tend to be a bit sweeter than pink grapefruits but this can really vary fruit to fruit. The balance of sweet and tart flavors will vary depending on the grapefruit you select. It’s bright, very refreshing while being both sweet and tart at the same time. 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. 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. Let it simmer before removing the pan from the heat, and straining out the strawberry chunks.Winter happy hour just got a whole lot more delicious with this refreshing, sweet, tart and bright vodka grapefruit martini. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Heat the strawberries, water and sugar on a saucepan over medium heat. Step 1: First, make the homemade strawberry simple syrup. Use filtered water to avoid any unpleasant tastes from tap water. Water: Water is used to make the strawberry syrup.Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to make the strawberry simple syrup.Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Lemon: A bit of lemon juice adds a slight tartness and brightness to this martini. If you don’t like vodka, you can substitute it for another liquor, such as gin or rum. If you have strawberry flavored vodka, you can use that, but it is not needed for this recipe. Just make sure to let them thaw slightly first. However, you can also use frozen strawberries to make the strawberry syrup. Strawberries: If it’s strawberry season, use fresh strawberries.
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