Grapefruit-tini

- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1cup sugar
- 4ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2ounces high-quality vodka
- 1½ounces prosecco
Preparation
- Step 1
Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, mix the sugar with 1 cup water. Simmer over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
- Step 2
In a large shaker, combine the grapefruit juice, vodka and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. (Remaining syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.) Add ice cubes and shake well. Strain into martini glass, and float (do not mix) prosecco in glass.
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Comments
Instead of simple syrup we usually add elderflower liquor to this.
Refreshing, no doubt. I made 2:1 simple syrup, which is supposed to last longer in the fridge. Use half as much, or the full tablespoon to make it slightly sweeter.
A tasty drink, but who has martini glasses that can hold 7.5 oz? I had to double check that this really was supposed to be just one drink. I will probably cut the juice to 2 oz next time. In general I like a 1:1 juice to vodka ratio anyway.
Easy elevation is using Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose vodka plus Elderflower liqueur instead of simple. Perfect.
Rosemary?
I have been making my own version of this drink for many years. My name for it is "Mimosa's Older Sister", because it is similar to a mimosa but way more serious and grown-up. I see no reason for simple syrup. It is delicious without it. Some freshly grated ginger adds a nice note as well.
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