Thursday, June 18, 2009

Note to self: Gin:Grapefruit :: Ham:Eggs

I bought two gorgeous grapefruits, all dark pink and heavy, from the market for only $1.50. So now I'm thinking of some sort of grapefruit and gin cocktail. My roommates are quite fond of gin slings--they use Bombay, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, sweet vermouth (I think), angostura bitters, and soda water.

I think I want to try something simpler. Tanqueray, grapefruit juice, simple syrup (Demerara), and angostura. I could throw in an egg white for texture. A kind of variation on a sour, I suppose.

I also noticed a recipe that calls for gin, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur. Something else to think about...

Does anyone else have favorite grapefruit cocktails?
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3 comments:

  1. JohnJune 21, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Campari is another spirit that works really well with grapefruit. I can't recall any "standards" that call for both but it shouldn't take too much imagination to find something tasty there.

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  2. NoelleJune 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    John - Josh had just mentioned campari as a good companion flavor! Now I'm really going to have to try it.

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  3. LorraineJanuary 9, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Noelle:

    I'm wandering around your blog in January--looking for a special drink, naturally--and found this grapefruit juice drink post.

    Not sure whether I told you about my Trinidadian Bulldog--perfect for brunches, but great any time of day and in any season.

    The Trini Bulldog is a mix of grapefruit juice, rum, Demerara simple syrup and a squeeze of lime served tall & on the rocks. Artless but yummy.

    You can check out proportions here http://www.copywriterskitchen.com/2009/06/05/copywriters-kitchen-cocktail-hour-trinidadian-bulldog-cocktail/

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