Giffard Pink Grapefruit Liqueur 700 ml

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The martini is a bold drink so while the fruit tempers the alcohol a bit, it’s still vodka forward. We say: Bittersweet with fragrant bison grass vodka and fruity maraschino cherry flavours supported by bitter gentian, rich elderflower and lime juice. The spirit base for cordials is often neutral, but it certainly doesn't have to be. A robust spirit like whiskey, for example, can mix beautifully with other flavoring agents. Common flavors include fruits ranging from stone fruit to citrus and berries to nuts, as well as coffee and chocolate and even aromatic spices and seeds. Some liqueurs include a touch of cream to round out the other tasty elements. We say: Rich liquid Christmas pudding flavours of Pedro Jimenez laced with scotch whisky and balanced with subtle gentian and chocolate bitterness. Winter happy hour just got a whole lot more delicious with this refreshing, sweet, tart and bright vodka grapefruit martini.

This is the perfect fresh blood orange margarita! It's more than tart than sweet, as all margaritas should be, and it's bursting with fresh blood orange and lime flavor! If you still need to you can strain your Grapefruit liqueur one more time through a coffeestrainer. When you are done straining, you can discard all of the rind, pulp and any spices. Ruby red grapefruits tend to be a bit sweeter than pink grapefruits but this can really vary fruit to fruit.

For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. We say: This bittersweet aperitif-style drink's light green hue and garnish befits its name and uses the tried and tested combo of gentian, gin and lemon juice. We say: Honey balances bitter notes of gentian with citrusy bergamot and Scotch spirit. An aperitif of digestive. Not feeling the booze? No worries, swap out the vodka (or gin) and orange liqueur for seltzer or club soda. If you’re hosting a get together and looking for some good food to complement this red grapefruit martini, here are a few tasty bites:

The combination of fresh grapefruit and lime juice paired with a bit of orange liqueur is winter epitomized in a martini glass.It’s bright, very refreshing while being both sweet and tart at the same time. The balance of sweet and tart flavors will vary depending on the grapefruit you select. We say: A fruity bittersweet aperitif with "orchard fruit, citrus and bittersweet gentian sipped through a sarsaparilla-like layer of Peychaud's Bitters."

For the best flavour be sure you are using 100% grapefruit juice, not a juice blend for this recipe. There are a few ways you can customize this drink to suit your preferences or adjust to what you have on hand. It also pairs well with other spirits, such as tequila, gin, and vodka, making it a go-to ingredient for mixologists looking to create complex and flavorful drinks. It uses fresh blood orange juice, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, and grapefruit liqueur (secret key ingredient!). Why you will love this recipe: Vodka– Unflavoured vodka is recommended, but you can use flavoured vodka if you like. This martini works well with citrus-flavoured vodkas such as lemon, lime, or orange.

HOW TO MAKE A GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI

That's why I've taken it upon myself to scour the internet and test out countless recipes to bring you the best of the best. We say: Bittersweet and fruity, with complex aromatics from the pisco and strong flavours of gentian liqueur. Carefully strain the liquid through several layers of cheesecloth. It helps to moisten the cheesecloth first so the liquid permeates more smoothly. The mimosa is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, Acacia dealbata. I couldn’t figure out why, but most likely it’s the color of the drink - when it is made with the traditional orange juice. This grapefruit mimosa gets a much more beautiful, pink hue, don't you think? With: Bourbon, cognac, Suze, dry vermouth, amaretto, sugar syrup, Peychaud's bitters and Angostura aromatic bitters.