This luscious, frothy grapefruit gin cocktail is slightly sweet with a tart undertone. It combines gin, Bianco vermouth, grapefruit juice, lemon bitters, and aquafaba for that fluffy foam texture.
It is the perfect transitional cocktail for winter and spring. Sit back and enjoy slow sips of this cocktail all weekend long.
If this cocktail excites you, then you've got to try my Bourbon apple cider cocktail this fall season; it's all the buzz.
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Why This Grapefruit Gin Cocktail Recipe Works
- Like my Smoked Cranberry Empress Gin recipe, this is an easy grapefruit and gin cocktail to make at home.
- The taste is phenomenal.
- No egg white is needed to achieve that frothy top we all love.
- It's great to make for a crowd, like the fruity pomegranate mocktail and my gin and orange juice cocktail.
If you love refreshing cocktails, try my fizzy Limonata, it's worth it, I promise!
Ingredients Description
To make this grapefruit cocktail, you'll need:
- Gin: If you can get a good quality gin for this cocktail recipe, that'd be great. I used an Empress 1908 gin because of its floral note and how it transforms from vivid indigo blue to bright lavender, soft pink, or fuchsia, depending on the mixer added.
- Blanc vermouth, also known as "Bianco, " differs from sweet vermouth in that it is less overpowering and has an intricate sweetness.
- Grapefruit juice: I highly recommend using fresh grapefruit juice, as it contains no added ingredients and retains its fresh taste.
- Simple syrup: preferably an unflavored syrup. You can make this cocktail without syrup if you don't like a sweet cocktail, since the Bianco has a slight sweetness.
- Lemon bitters: This ingredient adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the cocktail. There is hardly a substitute for this, so I'll provide a recipe link below to make one if you can't find one.
- Aquafaba: a.k.a. chickpea juice, is the juice from canned chickpeas. Use one egg white as a substitute if you don't have one.
Please refer to the recipe card for the exact measurements.
📝Step-by-Step Instructions
Detailed instructions are outlined in the recipe card below, but here are a few steps with visuals to guide you:
- Step 1: Dry shake- Place all the ingredients in a shaker without ice and shake well.
- Step 2: Add ice into the shaker and shake vigorously until frosted.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into individual tall serving glasses.
- Step 4: Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or lemon twist.
*Please Sip responsibly!*
How To Froth Aquafaba
Aquafaba is a vegan substitute for egg whites in cocktails and baking. It is the juice found in a can of chickpeas. It tastes nothing like chickpeas and is perfect for this gin cocktail. Adding aquafaba creates a frothy foam, giving the cocktail a signature look.
To froth the aquafaba:
- First, strain the juice from a can of chickpeas.
- Next, add it to a cocktail shaker or an airtight container with a lid, then add the rest of the ingredients and give it a vigorous shake for up to 30 seconds to aerate. Strain into a serving glass, and enjoy!
Tips on Making Gin Sour Ahead of Time
- It's best to consume this winter cocktail immediately.
- Don't skip the dry shake method if you like a frothy top. It gives the cocktail a foamier texture.
- Double or triple the grapefruit gin cocktail recipe to serve it at a party or a larger crowd. Combine everything but the aquafaba in a jar with a tight lid. Once ready to serve, add aquafaba and ice, and mix for two servings.
✅Recipe FAQS
Some flavors that mix with grapefruits are Campari, caramel, champagne, sparkling white wine, coconut, gin, ginger, grand Marnier, rum, tequila, vodka, grenadine, honey, citrus, mint, tarragon, pomegranate, berries, pineapples, papaya, melons, and lots more.
A gin sour mainly consists of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup; a gin fizz is the same base but topped with soda water for a light, bubbly finish.
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📖 Recipe
GRAPEFRUIT GIN COCKTAIL
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 . oz gin (I used Empress1908. see suggestions in post)
- 1 . oz Blanc vermouth
- 1 . oz Grapefruit juice (from 1 grapefruit)
- 1 . oz Simple syrup
- 4 drops Lemon bitters
- 0.5 . oz Aquafaba ( the liquid from a canned chickpea) (or one egg white)
- Ice
- Lemon or grapefruit peel to decorate
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a shaker without ice and shake well. Add ice into the shaker and shake vigorously until frosted.1.5 . oz gin, 1 . oz Blanc vermouth, 1 . oz Grapefruit juice (from 1 grapefruit), 1 . oz Simple syrup, 4 drops Lemon bitters, 0.5 . oz Aquafaba ( the liquid from a canned chickpea) , Ice
- Strain into two cocktail serving glasses. Dress with grapefruit slices or a lemon twist. Please Sip responsibly!Lemon or grapefruit peel to decorate
Jeannie says
I love the use of aquafaba here! I cant have eggs so this will be good to try.