![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re looking for an autumn or winter gin fizz recipe, make my Pear Gin Fizz instead. You could use the Lemon-Lime La Croix, tonic water, or if you really want to booze it up, a little topper of bubbly champagne, or prosecco! Alternatively, this would make one refreshing mocktail, if you omit the gin altogether. Traditionally, a Gin Fizz gets its, ‘fizz’ from club soda and an egg white, but I used a grapefruit flavored La Croix, because I had it on hand. Also, I’m just obsessed with the soft pink hue, with bubbles. This Grapefruit Gin Fizz Cocktail is the perfect bevvy for a spring weekend (ahem, hey Easter) outside as the weather warms up. Notes If you’re not a gin fan, this drink is great with vodka as well. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil. ![]() No thanks.īut at Casa de Crews? All bets are off. 1 ½ ounces gin 1 ounce elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain) 1 ounce grapefruit juice fresh basil for garnish Instructions Shake or stir all ingredients. I’ve learned otherwise most of the time, my drink will be overly sweet with fake juice. I don’t tend to order them when we’re out though, unless the menu clearly states the juice is fresh. I love using fresh juices in cocktails at home. It is really hard to screw this one up since all of the ingredients are fantastic no matter what proportions you use.This Pink Grapefruit Gin Fizz Cocktail is the perfect drink for your next spring (and summer) soirée! This festive cocktail is bubbly, slightly tart, yet sweet and super refreshing! That is all of it! This drink is really easy to make and this recipe is your helpful guide on how to put it together. The elderflower flavor also really compliments the grrapefruit and gin making it the perfect addition to this cocktail. This is the sweetener in this grapefruit cocktail so no additional sweetener is needed. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the gin, grapefruit juice, and 15 mL of the sage simple. This is the St Germain and it is so delicious and sweet. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. So, if you buy some bitters for your bar area, now you know another use for it that is not for making cocktails! Elderflower liquor I've known many bartenders who will bitters to you when you don't feel good. Grapefruit bitters is used in many citrus cocktails (it adds that little something extra to a drink) and it can be helpful in getting rid of upset stomachs. There are actually different varieties of bitters on the market (some made from citrus) but most people are used to the traditional Angostura bitters made from plants and spices. It is sold in little bottles the size of a small condiment bottle. If you are not used to working with grapefruit bitters, it is made from various aromatics including grapefruit and herbs. If you do not have grapefruit bitters you can omit that from the recipe and it will still be amazing. This grapefruit gin and tonic has some grapefruit bitters added to really enhance the grapefruit notes. The tonic is a classic combination with gin and it does not overpower any of the other flavors. There is a little fizz from the tonic (which does have it's own flavor). It can be found in many of my recipes like my caramelized grapefruit or my grapefruit popsicles. If you've been following me for a while, then it is no secret that I love grapefruit. I like the way the sour notes of grapefruit contrast the sweetness of the St Germain. In this cocktail, I've added some fresh grapefruit juice. ![]()
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