Description
A refreshing Ruby Red Grapefruit Martini that combines the tartness of ruby red grapefruit juice with the sweetness of cranberry and orange liqueur, shaken with gin or vodka for a crisp and vibrant cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 ½ ounces gin or vodka
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
Garnish
- Orange peel
Instructions
- Prepare the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to chill and prepare for mixing.
- Add ingredients: Pour in 1 ½ ounces of gin or vodka, ¾ ounce of orange liqueur, 1 ounce of cranberry juice, 1 ounce of ruby red grapefruit juice, and ¼ ounce of simple syrup into the shaker with ice.
- Shake well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly chill and combine the ingredients.
- Serve: Strain the cocktail and serve it straight up in a chilled martini glass to maintain its crisp, chilled presentation.
- Garnish: Add an orange peel to the rim or float it on top to add a citrus aroma and decorative touch.
Notes
- Use fresh ruby red grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup to your taste.
- For a slightly different twist, try using vodka instead of gin.
- Chill the martini glass ahead of time for an extra cold cocktail experience.
- Ensure the shaker is well-filled with ice to properly chill the drink during shaking.
