Grapefruit cocktails have become my go-to summertime drink. They are light, fruity, and refreshing, without being overly sweet. On a recent Friday I tackled the task of creating my own grapefruit cocktail and ended up with this Grapefruit Lime Fizz. It's made with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juices, a dash of simple syrup to add sweetness, plus gin and tonic water. It's a slightly sweet and effervescent cocktail, and the perfect way to jump start your weekend.
This cocktail can be prepared in just a couple of minutes, and it uses few ingredients - some of which you might already have at home. While I used fresh grapefruit and lime, you could by grapefruit and lime juice to create an easy timesaving shortcut. I made cocktails for two, you could adjust this recipe to make it for a crowd. It's the type of cocktail that can be made ahead of time, just add the ice at the last minute before guests arrive. The pretty pink color would make it a fun cocktail to serve at a bridal shower, and it would look beautiful displayed in a drink dispenser.
I love how the sweetness balances with the bitter and sour flavors of the grapefruit. And I feel like since it does have fresh fruit juice, it's a little healthier than other cocktails... right?
Ingredients
- ½ cup Grapefruit Juice
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- ⅓ cup Gin
- 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup
- ¾ Tonic Water
- Crushed Ice
Instructions
- Slices of Lime and Grapefruit for garnish
- Fill two glasses ⅔ full with crushed ice. Pour the tonic water over the ice.
- Pour the grapefruit juice, lime juice, gin, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add ½ cup of ice, place the lid on the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
- Pour the grapefruit mixture over the tonic water, stir, and serve.
