Grapefruit Gin and Tonic

Active Time: 10 MinsTotal Time10 Mins
Yield: Serves 2 (about 3/4 cup)

Bitterness rating: 4/10. Though we love the blushing pink color from Ruby Red grapefruit, you also can use a yellow-fleshed variety, which will likely be less sweet. We find that a London-style gin works best here; the floral flavors of more botanical styles (such as new-wave gins) are likely to overpower the taste of the grapefruit.

Ingredients

  • 3(2-inch) Ruby Red grapefruit peel strips, plus 2/3 cup fresh juice (from 2 medium grapefruit), divided
  • 1(2-inch) rosemary sprig, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (2 2/3 oz.) London dry gin (such as Beefeater)
  • 2/3 cup tonic water, chilled

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 154
  • Fat 0g
  • Protein 0g
  • Carbohydrate 17g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugars 16g
  • Added sugars 9g
  • Sodium 11mg
  • Calcium 1% DV
  • Potassium 3% DV
  • Calories 154
  • Fat 0g
  • Protein 0g
  • Carbohydrate 17g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugars 16g
  • Added sugars 9g
  • Sodium 11mg
  • Calcium 1% DV
  • Potassium 3% DV

How to Make It

Step 1

Place grapefruit peel strips and rosemary sprig in a 2-cup glass measuring cup or a sturdy glass; sprinkle with sugar. Muddle mixture with a muddler or wooden spoon until the peels release some liquid, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 2

Add grapefruit juice and gin; stir until sugar dissolves. Remove and discard the grapefruit peel strips and rosemary sprig. Stir in tonic water. Pour into 2 ice-filled collins glasses; garnish with additional rosemary sprigs, if desired.

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