Squeeze a little grapefruit juice into a light beer, sweeten it up with a touch of simple syrup. We recommend a Belgian witbier or an American wheat beer to complement the citrus. They’re up there with the most refreshing drinks ever created and couldn’t be easier to make. Grapefruit ShandyĮven if you don’t like beer, there’s a good chance you’ll love a Grapefruit Shandy on a hot day. For years, the bus terminal’s pitstop restaurants served them by the busload ( ta-da-dish!), and they were always received with open arms by thirsty travelers. It may sound simple but after a 15-hour bus trip across country over bumpy roads, it’s like sipping on nectar from the gods. Named after the famous bus service, the Greyhound cocktail is a mix of grapefruit juice, gin or vodka, and ice. It has a stunning pink hue and is traditionally served straight up, but it’s equally as good on the rocks. It features a splash of Campari which sets off the citrus notes in the grapefruit, and gives the cocktail a bittersweet finish. Invented in 2006 by mixologist, Kate Stipe the Siesta is a tequila grapefruit cocktail with sass that’s shaken and served. It’s a sugarless Daiquiri that highlights the snap of fresh grapefruit juice, with a lingering bite of rum. As the story goes, it was first shaken up by the barman at El Floridita in Havana after instruction from the man himself. The Hemingway Daiquiri is one delicious example.
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It’s debatable whether Ernest Hemingway was a professional writer with a love for drinking, or a professional drinker with a love for writing, but his influence on cocktail culture is undeniable. The Sea Breeze is one of the easiest, breeziest cocktails around, so drop in and take a ride. Mix it straight in the glass or serve it up in pitchers for a crowd.
It’s a vibrant splash of grapefruit, cranberry, and vodka that hits your tongue with tart and tingling flavor. Grapefruit cocktails are made for beach days and the Sea Breeze has been surfing ahead of the pack since the 1980s. It’s bright, summery, and as far as grapefruit cocktails go, it might just be perfect. With a simple tart twist, grapefruit transforms the Margarita into a mouth-puckering treat that’ll have you making ‘ooooooh’ sounds in appreciation. That’s right! It’s grapefruit Margarita time, and you’ve got all-access VIP tickets to the citrus bowl.
In our ongoing quest to find out what goes well with grapefruit, we’re heading to Margaritaville. You also might like: 8 Apple Brandy Cocktail Recipes. It’s a tip-of-the-hat to a bygone era and with nostalgia in every sip. The honey adds a gorgeous floral sweetness that complements the rich bourbon character, while the grapefruit adds a zesty tartness. It’s a mix of bourbon and grapefruit juice that’s sweetened with honey syrup. Named after a bizarre hat-shaped restaurant chain in 1920s California, the Brown Derby is sweet, smooth, and spicy. The Paloma has been refreshing thirsty compadres since the 1950s, and it’s the perfect no-mess, no-fuss grapefruit cocktail. It’s got a feisty tequila kick and a salt rim which adds a savory punch to the tart grapefruit flavor. Paloma means dove in Spanish, but don’t let its light and feathery name fool you. The Paloma is a grapefruit cocktail recipe that’s bright and bubbly.
They’re sassy and delicious and they all feature the signature blushing pink of grapefruit. We’ve got all the classics from Mojitos and Margaritas to Martinis and a sugarless Daiquiri-Ernest Hemingway style. Grapefruit cocktails, how do we love thee? Let us count down the list of everything zesty and tart.
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