Grapefruit Gin Fizz
A bright and refreshing grapefruit cocktail made with fresh juice, crisp gin, simple syrup, and sparkling soda water. Perfectly balanced with a lightly bitter finish.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London dry gin
- 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice ruby red preferred
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup adjust to taste
- 3 to 4 ounces cold soda water
- Ice
- Optional: small pinch fine sea salt
- Optional garnish: grapefruit wedge or peel twist
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and a tiny pinch of salt if using.
- Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with cold soda water.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or expressed peel.
- Taste and add an additional 1/2 teaspoon simple syrup if your grapefruit is especially tart.
Notes
For richer texture, use 2:1 simple syrup (2 parts sugar to 1 part water).
Always taste before topping with soda so you can adjust sweetness properly.
Use very cold soda water for the best fizz.
Fresh juice makes a significant difference in flavor.
Always taste before topping with soda so you can adjust sweetness properly.
Use very cold soda water for the best fizz.
Fresh juice makes a significant difference in flavor.
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