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Grapefruit Gimlet

By Heather John

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Pucker up with this refreshing sweet-sour spin on the classic gimlet. Ruby Red grapefruit vodka from Napa Valley stands in for gin, and fresh lime juice adds just the right amount of tartness.

To prepare the simple syrup

Stir 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil; cool.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup Charbay Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (see below)
Ice cubes
2 lime slices

Preparation

  1. Place first 4 ingredients in cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Cover and shake quickly and vigorously for 8 seconds. Strain into 2 Martini glasses. Garnish with lime slices.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesVodkaLimeCitrusFruit5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessBon Appétit
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