Description
The Greyhound Cocktail is a refreshing and simple mixed drink featuring freshly squeezed grapefruit juice blended with a smooth spirit of gin or vodka. Perfect for a light, citrusy beverage to enjoy on warm days or as a crisp accompaniment to social gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (strained)
- 1 ½ ounces gin or vodka
- Ice
Instructions
- Juice the Grapefruit: Squeeze the juice from fresh grapefruit halves into a large bowl, then pour it through a strainer to remove any pulp and seeds for a smooth juice base.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and set it aside to chill.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 5 ounces of the strained grapefruit juice and 1 ½ ounces of gin or vodka. Shake vigorously to combine and chill the mixture.
- Serve: Strain the mixed cocktail from the shaker into the prepared highball glass over the ice. Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for the best flavor; bottled juice won’t deliver the same brightness.
- You can adjust the spirit amount if you prefer a stronger or lighter drink.
- For a sweeter variation, add a splash of simple syrup.
- Optional garnish includes a grapefruit wedge or a sprig of rosemary for an aromatic touch.
