Grapefruit Raspberry Refresher

This refreshing cocktail, the Grapefruit Raspberry Refresher, is a delightful blend of tangy grapefruit, sweet raspberries, and a hint of sea salt. The citrusy notes from the pink grapefruit and the aromatic gin create a well-balanced and invigorating drink that is perfect for any occasion. The raspberry syrup adds a touch of sweetness, while the salt-coated rim elevates the flavor profile, making it an ideal summer sipper for those who enjoy a sweet-and-salty flavor combination.

Grapefruit Raspberry Refresher

A refreshing and invigorating cocktail with tangy grapefruit, sweet raspberries, and a hint of sea salt.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • Juice from 1/2 large pink grapefruit
  • 1 ounce gin
  • Ice cubes
  • 1/2 large pink grapefruit, cut into 1 wedge

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, until the raspberries break apart, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Strain the raspberry syrup and set it aside to cool, discarding the pulp.
  4. Wet the rim of a glass with water and coat it with sea salt.
  5. In a mixing pitcher, combine the pink grapefruit juice and gin, then stir to mix.
  6. Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  7. Drizzle the raspberry syrup down the inside of the glass.
  8. Garnish the cocktail with a wedge of pink grapefruit and a few fresh raspberries.