Precision Pilot's Grapefruit Blush

This bright and bittersweet Irish whiskey cocktail, named Precision Pilot's Grapefruit Blush, is the creation of Jillian Vose, the head bartender at the renowned Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in New York City. It features a harmonious blend of grapefruit liqueur, Campari, Lillet Rose, and Irish whiskey, resulting in a refreshing and sophisticated libation that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Precision Pilot's Grapefruit Blush

A bright and bittersweet Irish whiskey cocktail with grapefruit liqueur, Campari, Lillet Rose, and a twist of grapefruit peel.

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Ingredients

  • Ice cubes for stirring
  • 1 large ice cube or sphere for the drink
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 0.50 oz grapefruit liqueur (such as Combier Liqueur de Pamplemousse Rose)
  • 0.75 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Lillet Rose
  • 1 oz blended Irish whiskey (such as Tullamore D.E.W. Original)
  • Strip of grapefruit peel, for squeezing

Instructions

  1. Place a large ice cube or sphere in an Old-Fashioned glass and set it aside.
  2. Fill a mixing glass with ice, then add the Peychaud's bitters, grapefruit liqueur, Campari, Lillet Rose, and whiskey.
  3. Stir the mixture to chill and dilute it.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  5. Twist the strip of grapefruit peel over the surface of the drink to express the aromatic oils.
  6. Discard the peel and serve.