Grapefruit Gin and Tonic Recipe for Easy Entertaining
Give your basic gin a tonic a summer makeover with the addition of fresh mint, colorful pink grapefruit and sweet elderflower liqueur.
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Ingredients
Yield: 10 servings
- fresh mint leaves
- 1 1/2 cups pink grapefruit juice
- 2 1/2 cups gin
- 1 1/2 cups elderflower liqueur
- 4-5 cups tonic water
Muddle Mint
Tear and gently muddle mint leaves to fill bottom of pitcher, leaving a few mint sprigs for garnish.
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Juice Grapefruits
Squeeze and strain grapefruits until you have 1 1/2 cups fresh grapefruit juice. Add to pitcher.
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Add Grapefruit Slices
Mix in several grapefruit slices for added color and texture (optional).
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Add Gin + Elderflower Liqueur
Pour gin and elderflower liqueur over grapefruit slices.
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Add Tonic Water
Top with tonic water and stir.
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
Add Ice + Garnish
When ready to serve, fill each glass with ice. Pour over ice and garnish with sliced grapefruit and a sprig of fresh mint.
Jason Kisner, Copyright Scripps Networks, 2016
