Oh hey there. How has your week been? If the answer is good, bad or ugly, I bet you’d still take a drink, no? If so, you’re in the right place. John makes a great bartender.
I have just the cocktail for you. It’s one that John made me a few weeks back on a random Saturday afternoon at the request of “something grapefruity and lime-ish,” and I’ve been pining after it ever since. Freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, two types of booze, and a touch of tonic water for a bubbly effect. Mmm, bubbles.
Simple cocktail perfection is what I like to call it. Or, you could call it a grapefruit lime spritzer. Your call. The grapefruit adds plenty of sweetness while the tart lime offsets it perfectly, and I don’t say that loosely. PER-FECT-LY. The booze doesn’t hurt, either. Just sayin’.
Magazine reading, TV watching, dinner party, evening in for one (or two). These are are just a few occasions this drink would be perfect for. Personally, I preferred the magazine reading, but do what you will. I won’t judge.
Grapefruit Lime Spritzers
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit (juiced // 1 large yields ~1 cup)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces vodka (3 ounces = 6 Tbsp)
- 1 1/2 ounces triple sec (1 1/2 ounces = 3 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup tonic water
- 6-8 ice cubes (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, vodka, triple sec, and ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
- Add ice to serving glasses and then add a Tablespoon or two of tonic water, so the alcohol doesn’t settle at the bottom.
- Next, pour the cocktail mixture evenly into the glasses, leaving a little room on top for more tonic water. Top off with tonic and garnish with fresh slices of grapefruit and lime. Serve immediately. Yum.
Gwen says
This was a great cocktail! I was making the recipe for 6 people. I ran out of grapefruits (used 4 medium size) and had to substitute oranges, but it was a smooth fruity cocktail and everyone raved about.
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the great review, Gwen. We’re so glad everyone enjoyed!
Mike says
Had too many grapefruit in the house from school fundraiser. Not anymore! Amazing!
Jenna says
Hi Dana! Do you have any recommendations of how to make a non-alcoholic version? This looks so fretting but I don’t consume alcohol and am wondering if you can give me an alternative idea. :)
Jenna says
*refreshing
Barticagyal says
Love how everyone posted that this beverage “sounds” and “looks” amazing. I tried it and it is. Was our go to holiday beverage this year for Christmas and New Years in Mozambique.
Wow! SO cool! Thanks for sharing!!
Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up says
I love grapefruit and these sound so refreshing. Perfect for spring/summer!
Eileen says
I wish I’d read about this before the weekend instead of after! Boo! But yay for amazing-sounding cocktails.
Ashley says
Love the flavors + colors of this drink!
Lisa says
Yum! I love grapefruit :) This sounds delicious! I might sub in some champagne though hmmm
Elisabeth says
Amazing pictures, amazing drink. I loved it!
Kathryn says
This sounds exactly like my kind of drink.
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
I am blown away by these photos!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Wow that seriously looks so refreshing! I could use one of those right now. Gorgeous pics by the way!
Tieghan says
Such cool photos! WOW!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Yum!! This sounds awesome!