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3 coupe classes filled with a Grapefuit gin and rose cocktail.

Grapefruit Rose Gin Fizz

A delicious, refreshing, and pretty cocktail perfect for Spring!
Course Drinks
Keyword cocktail, gin, rose, spring
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Empress 1908 Gin
  • 1 ounce elderflower liquor
  • 1/2 cup grapefruit juice unsweetened*
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or cane sugar
  • sparkling rose for topping, prosceco or champagne also work
  • basil for garnish
  • Grapefruit slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add the honey, elderflower liquor, and grapefuit juice along with ice and shake vigorously so all the ingredients are well-combined and frothy.

  2. Pour into a coup or martini glass.

  3. Slowly top with gin so it creates a separate layer.

  4. Next, slowly top with sparkling rose. It will blend with the gin and create a pretty lavendar color.

  5. Garnish with basil and slice of grapefruit.

  6. When ready to drink, gentlt stir with a spoon or straw so all the flavors are mixed.

  7. Sip and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can buy unsweetened fresh grapefruit juice or you can squeeze fresh grapefruit juice yourself. Just make sure it is unsweetened or it will make the drink too sweet.