Grapefruit Martini Recipe Just Is A Four Letter Word

on Apr 04, 2023, Updated Feb 09, 2024 A fresh grapefruit martini is sweet, tart, and completely refreshing. This easy cocktail is made with fresh grapefruit juice, triple sec, vodka, simple syrup and is perfect for warm days by the pool or with brunch. Garnish your grapefruit cocktail with more fruit slices and sip for a casual drink or special occasion. Best of all this refreshing cocktail takes just a minute or two to whip up. This is the perfect happy hour drink to enjoy sip by sip. Simple ingredients with a big flavor payout. Another fruity drink to try out is this peach Bellini, it is bursting with sweet peach flavor.

This Grapefruit Martini Recipe Is

Tart and Sweet Perfect drink for any day or night of the week. Made with simple ingredients. Made with fresh citrus juice Girls night approved Fun alcoholic drink

Ingredients

Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit juice is the main flavor component of this cocktail. It provides a tangy and slightly bitter taste that is balanced out by the other ingredients. Triple Sec: Triple Sec is a sweet and slightly bitter orange-flavored liqueur that adds depth and complexity to the cocktail. Juice of 1 Lemon Wedge: The lemon wedge provides a bit of tartness to the cocktail and helps to balance the sweetness. Vodka: Vodka is a neutral spirit that allows the flavors of the other ingredients to shine through. It also adds a bit of strength to the cocktail. Simple Syrup (optional): Simple syrup is a mixture of sugar and water that is used to sweeten the cocktail. It is optional in this recipe, as the grapefruit juice and triple sec already provide sweetness. Fresh Grapefruit Slices for Garnish: Fresh grapefruit slices are used to garnish the cocktail and add a bit of visual interest. They also provide a small amount of additional grapefruit flavor.

Make it and Shake it

Add items into the cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake well to combine the drink, and then pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or fresh mint leaves.

For best flavor serve right away.

Variations

Here are ways to change up this pink grapefruit martini recipe.

Use fresh lime juice in replace of lemon juice. You can buy and use pink grapefruit juice instead of freshly squeezed. Use ruby red grapefruit for a pink cocktail. Add a splash of orange juice or orange liqueur for more citrus. Use a little simple syrup to sweeten the cocktail. Or if you prefer less sweet leave it out. You can sugar rim of the glass for extra sweetness when you sip.

Tips for Success

When you shake up this classic cocktail, serve it freshly poured for the best flavor. Don’t add ice cubes to glass, or it can water down the drink. Fresh juice is going to offer the best flavor to the drink. I do prefer to use a martini shaker to ensure all the flavors of the drink mixes evenly.