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Refreshing Grapefruit Rosemary Gin Fizz Cocktail

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A bright, herbaceous gin fizz cocktail combining fresh grapefruit juice and rosemary for a refreshing summer drink with a perfect balance of tang and fizz.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces (60 ml) gin (London dry gin like Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire recommended)
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) fresh grapefruit juice (about one medium grapefruit)
  • 1–2 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 0.5 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup (homemade or store-bought, adjust sweetness to taste)
  • 3–4 ounces (90–120 ml) chilled soda water
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnishes (optional): grapefruit wheel or twist and a small rosemary sprig

Instructions

  1. Juice the grapefruit until you have about 2 ounces (60 ml). Set aside. Rinse 1-2 fresh rosemary sprigs gently under cold water.
  2. Place rosemary sprigs in the cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the needles to release fragrant oils without shredding.
  3. Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) gin and 0.5 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup into the shaker over the muddled rosemary.
  4. Add the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  5. Secure the shaker lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  6. Fill a highball or Collins glass with fresh ice. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the cocktail into the glass, leaving rosemary bits behind.
  7. Gently pour 3-4 ounces (90-120 ml) chilled soda water over the cocktail to add fizz and lighten the drink.
  8. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wheel or twist. Serve immediately.

Notes

Muddle rosemary gently to avoid bitterness. Use fresh grapefruit juice for best flavor. Shake for about 15 seconds to chill and slightly dilute without crushing rosemary bits. Pour soda water carefully to preserve fizz. Fresh rosemary is best; dried rosemary can be used sparingly. For lower alcohol, reduce gin to 1 ounce and increase soda water.

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