By The Editors- By The Editors
The Great Grapefruit Martini
Inspired by the ongoing sourness of being stuck indoors, our January Charlie Cocktail sparks a tingling sensation.
The holidays have come and gone and here we are still reckoning with the consequences of COVID 2020. As we attempt to speed our lives back up under our ongoing restrictions, we are constantly looking for those much needed extra special little additions we can add to our daily lives.
To kick off the New Year Annie Claire Hudson has put together another elegant concoction inspired by her front yard. The bit of outdoor space she can run freely in. Annie's yard is an oasis of fruit, oranges, nectarines, grapes, pomegranates and yes grapefruit.
With grapefruit's falling like raindrops, Annie's come into an over abundance which inspired her to create The Great Grapefruit Martini. The bitter citrus flavor of the engorged fruit offer a wonderful contrast to the juniper and pine notes found in Gin. This cocktail will wake you up and calm you down all at the same time. Exactly what we need right now.
THE GREAT GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI
Ingredients (servings 1 cocktail)
Gin
Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
Simple Syrup
Ice
Cocktail Shaker
Annie recommends Hendrick's Gin and fresh grapefruit juice.
Recipe
Squeeze 2 oz of fresh Grapefruit Juice into a cocktail shaker
Add 2 oz of Gin
Add 1 oz of Simple Syrup
Add Ice
Shake and pour into your favorite cocktail glass
Garnish with a thin slice of grapefruit
Drink and enjoy! Cheers!
Wishing you a happy 2021 from your friends at Charlie Girls.