Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini

Feel classy with this Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini. Homemade cocktail with gin, rosemary simple syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling bitters.

I’ve become a bit infatuated with fresh herbs since starting a potted garden in my patio. Herbs like rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, cilantro and peppermint are all easy to grow and very handy in the kitchen. Not only for savory recipes, but desserts like peppermint rice krispie treats, drinks and cocktails. A bit of fresh rosemary and a few ingredients is all you need for this Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini.

Besides a fresh herb garden, I like to keep basic bar essentials stocked. It comes in handy when hosting friends or family. A unique drink or cocktail is a welcoming way for your guests to settle in. Beyond the basics, I’ve been experimenting with craft alcohols and mix-ins.

The cocktail starts with a homemade rosemary simple syrup. It’s an easy mixture of sugar, water and rosemary. You can make this in bulk and stock as well. Stir it with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, your favorite gin and top with lemon lime soda. Then garnish with a grapefruit wedge. This Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini is a perfect way to welcome and wow your guests at your next gathering.

This homemade cocktail drink is best served alongside White Cheddar Cheese Ball, it’s creamy and savory flavor complements to the crisp and slight briny taste of martinis.

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Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Classy Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini made with gin, rosemary simple syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling bitters.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup water
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large rosemary sprig
• 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed grapefruit
• 3 ounces dry gin
• 3 ounces lemon lime soda chilled
• Ice cubes
• Grapefruit wedge as garnish

Instructions

 

• Place water, sugar and rosemary in a small pot over medium heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, stir, then simmer on low for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool completely, discard rosemary. You’ll have extra simple syrup leftover for additional drinks.
• Add 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, grapefruit juice and gin to a cocktail mixer filled with ice. Stir vigorously until chilled.
• Pour liquid into 2 martini glasses and top each with soda, then garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Notes

For additional flavor, make simple syrup at least a day before. Store in fridge with rosemary sprig until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Martini

Amount per Serving

Calories

316

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Saturated Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

8

mg

0

%

Carbohydrates

 

56

g

19

%

Fiber

 

0

g

0

%

Sugar

 

55

g

61

%

Protein

 

0

g

0

%

Vitamin C

 

11.6

mg

14

%

Calcium

 

12

mg

1

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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