Grapefruit Cocktail

The Washington Post, December 26, 2007

• • Cuisine: American
• • Course: Beverage
• • Features: Fast

Summary:

This drink is a variation on the wonderful Aviation Cocktail (see related recipe), but it uses grapefruit juice instead of lemon juice. The special ingredient in both is maraschino liqueur, and Jason Wilson recommends Luxardo.

1 serving

Ingredients:

• • Ice
• • 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (from 1/2 of a large grapefruit)
• • 1 ounce gin
• • 1 dash maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo
• • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice, then add the grapefruit juice, gin and dash of maraschino liqueur. Stir vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the cherry.

Recipe Source:

From Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

91 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, n/a sugar, n/a protein.