Grapefruit Chile Spritz Recipe
Inspired by HonestlyYUM.
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 slices fresno chile or jalapeno
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (I used Oro Blanco grapefruits here)
- 1/4 ounce honey syrup*, plus more to taste
- 1/2 ounce blanc vermouth
- 1/4 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 3 ounces chilled soda water
1 strip grapefruit zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle chile slices in a cocktail shaker, then add vodka, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, vermouth, elderflower liqueur and ice. Shake until well chilled. Taste for sweetness and add more honey syrup as needed.*
- Strain cocktail into a tumbler filled with ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with grapefruit zest.
Notes
*Place 2 parts honey to 1 part water in a measuring cup. For example, 1/4 cup honey and 2 tablespoons water. Warm in a microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, until the honey dissolves into the water. You can also do this on the stovetop over medium heat, but I find the microwave works well for small amounts.