Grapefruit Gin Gimlet Recipe, Refreshing Summer Cocktail

This grapefruit gin gimlet recipe is a refreshing take on a classic summer cocktail. With a homemade grapefruit simple syrup, fresh juices, and gin.

It’s a fantastic twist on a classic gimlet cocktail, with tart and sweet fresh citrus.

This Grapefruit Gimlet Cocktail is:

• Super refreshing
• Packed with flavor
• Delightful
• Bright
• Vibrant
• Sweet and sour
• Great to make a big batch of and serve at a party

The fresh grapefruit and lime juices make this cocktail complete.  There’s no substitute for the real deal when it comes to juice: fresh squeezed makes the difference.

The fresh grapefruit and lime juices provide a pleasant acidity which pairs well with the sweet syrup and herbal gin.  You can absolutely use bottled juice, but if you have the real deal, then use fresh.

What’s In This Grapefruit Gimlet?

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

• Gin of choice: whether you like a earthy, mild, or botanical gin, any will work for this cocktail!
• Grapefruit Juice: fresh squeezed please!  If not, the bottled will work but the freshness makes a ton of difference.
• Lime Juice: same as above, fresh squeezed if possible.
• Simple Syrup: I made a grapefruit simple syrup (so easy, I’ll post the recipe below) but if you have normal simple syrup or Roses’s Lime that’ll do!

Grapefruit seems to be one of those fruits you either love or hate.  I can’t get enough grapefruit, I love the tartness, the sweetness, and eating it out of the peel.  My husband, on the other hand, can’t stand the stuff.  More for me I guess!

How Do I Made Grapefruit Simple Syrup?

1. In a large mason jar, add the peels from 1 grapefruit, 1/2 cup is sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
2. Allow the peels to soak for 1 hour- not much longer or else they will get bitter.
3. Remove the peels and refrigerate the syrup!

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Grapefruit Gin Gimlet

Kelly Jensen

Grapefruit gin gimlet is a refreshing take on a classic summer cocktail. With a homemade grapefruit simple syrup, fresh juices, and gin.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce grapefruit infused simple syrup (recipe in Notes) or normal simple syrup, or Rose's Lime Syrup
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 oz seltzer to top

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Instructions

 

• In a tumbler, add the gin, grapefruit syrup, lime juice, and ice.  Shake well, pour into a glass over ice, serve with a lime garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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