Our Grapefruit Gin Martini is sure to be a new classic drink!
Everyone loves a nice martini, but adding both gin and vodka into this grapefruit-infused cocktail kicks it up just enough to create a fun new twist on your favorite classic gin cocktail.
This is also a perfect drink to serve at a dinner party, weekend barbecue, or to surprise your spouse after a long hot day at work.
Grapefruit Gin Martini
For this grapefruit gin martini, you can use your own fresh-made grapefruit juice or buy already squeezed juice. Both work wonderfully, if you are using fresh grapefruit be sure to remove the pith, fibers, and seeds if you are squeezing your own juice.
Nobody wants to find a grapefruit seed in their martini.
What You Will Need To Make Our Grapefruit Gin Martini:
Ice. Gin. Vodka. For starters, this gin cocktail has both gin and vodka. Both spirits have a way with fresh-squeezed grapefruit that makes this cocktail light, refreshing, citrus fruit-forward, and perfect any day of the week. The ice, of course, is what dilutes the cocktail and brings everything together.
Fresh Squeezed Ruby Red Grapefruit. Using fresh ripe ruby red grapefruit is such a game-changer because fresh squeezed is both sweeter and less bitter than grapefruit out of a container. If you can’t find ruby red grapefruit and ripe caracara is a great substitute.
Grapefruit Bitters. Orange Curacao. A good cocktail and the addition of grapefruit bitters and orange curacao help to bring a depth of flavor and a refined sweetness to this delicious cocktail.
Ice. Grapefruit Garnish. Fresh Herb. Pour the stirred cocktail over ice, and garnish with a slice of fresh-cut ruby red grapefruit, and add a bit of greenery with a sprig of fresh oregano, mint, thyme, or marjoram.
Ingredients needed for a Grapefruit Gin Martini
- 1-ounce quality gin
- 1-ounce good vodka
- 2.5-ounce fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
- 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters
- 1-ounce orange curacao
- fresh oregano sprig
- a wedge of fresh grapefruit
- ice cubes
Directions:
- In a cocktail mixing glass over ice, add gin, vodka, fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice, orange curacao, and grapefruit bitters.
- Use a long-handled bar spoon and stir vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a serving glass of ice.
- Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit and a fresh sprig of oregano, thyme, mint, or marjoram.
- Serve.
How to make simple syrup for our Grapefruit Gin Martini
If you’ve never made a simple syrup, it is very simple and only takes a few moments. You can even easily add flavors like grapefruit or orange to this cocktail. To add flavor, you simply have to place herbs, citrus peel, or similar flavor infusion items into the syrup when it is still hot to help infuse that flavor into the syrup.
- Add equal parts sugar and water to a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Add in flavor (in this case a single tablespoon each of grapefruit and orange juice, plus a thumb of grapefruit and orange peels without the pith).
- Remove from heat, allow to cool, and chill until ready to use.
Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive
If you are looking for a bright refreshing twist on a classic gin martini – this fun new grapefruit gin and vodka martini is going to be a huge hit. Prepare to dazzle everyone with a delicious citrus-infused pink drink that will become a long-time favorite of everyone that takes a sip.
What alcohol is good with grapefruit juice?
I reached for gin and vodka as a duo of flavors to pair with the grapefruit juice. It helps to level out the flavors and complements the tangy sour tang from the grapefruit. You will also find other recipes that use rum or even vodka to pair next to grapefruit.
What is the best mixer for a martini?
Gin is perfect for mixing with martini ingredients. I do suggest using quality alcohol as it will be one of the standout flavors in this martini grapefruit recipe.
What is the difference between orange curacao and triple sec?
Triple sec and Curacao are two flavored liqueurs that can get confusing to some. Curacao is an orange flavor, where Triple sec is normally sold clear or blue color. They both are used as a spirit base for cocktails.
Do you stir or shake a martini?
To be honest, you can actually do either when it comes to mixing up your grapefruit cocktail. It tends to be whatever you have on hand or preference. We stirred ours vigorously for 30 seconds. But, if you have a mixing glass, shake and pour works just as well.
How to pick grapefruit?
- The first thing to do is look over the grapefruit to make sure it offers a nice deep color with no bruising.
- You want the grapefruit to feel heavy for its size.
- The grapefruit will also offer smooth skin that is not full of flaws bruising, etc.
- You want the grapefruit to have a little softness when you slightly squeeze it.
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Posted 2016. Updated 1/2021
Grapefruit Gin Martini
Ingredients
- 1-ounce quality gin
- 1-ounce good vodka
- 2.5-ounce fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
- 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters
- 1-ounce orange curacao
- fresh oregano sprig
- a wedge of fresh grapefruit
- ice cubes
Instructions
- In a cocktail mixing glass over ice, add gin, vodka, fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice, orange curacao, and grapefruit bitters.
- Using a long-handled bar spoon and stir vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a serving glass of ice.
- Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit and a fresh sprig of oregano, thyme, mint, or marjoram.
- Serve.
Ashley Mullins says
Can’t go wrong with a martini! My drink of choice! Sounds delicious!
Heather Lawrence says
Yes please!! What a great way to enjoy the weekend. I could use a couple of these right about it to get my night started.
Dawn Nieves says
Yum! I love a good martini and grapefruit is my favorite! This is the perfect combo of the two!
laura londergan says
I just love learning how to make different cocktails and this one looks perfect for summer & who doesn’t love a good martini? 😉