Grapefruit Ginger Sparkler

When I’m preparing for a party or hosting friends and family, I like to do as much ahead of time. When I was newly married I’d try to do too much while the party was happening and I’d miss most of it. I’d be running around trying to make sure that everyone had everything that they needed, cooking dinner finishing the appetizers and I looked like a stressed out chicken with it’s head cut off! Well, I guess if the chicken lost it’s head it has a right to be stressed. Yikes! Anyway…… Now that I have more experience under my belt I plan a menu that includes make ahead food for the most part with a couple things coming out of the oven if I have to. I try to use the same principle with the cocktail too. Cocktails have come back into fashion and I’m so glad that they have! There are so many great flavor combinations that you can make at home now! Instead of trying them all why not pick two or three that have varying flavors and can be made by the pitcher. That way no one is stuck behind the bar. This Grapefruit Ginger Sparkler is the perfect drink for a party!

I’m still on my grapefruit cocktail kick! I love the color and I’m drawn to color in all things including my foods. This grapefruit ginger sparkler is beautiful, but it’s merits don’t stop there! It’s also tasty. This drink appeals to both people that are used to drinking cocktails and those that don’t drink them that often. If it’s too stiff it can be topped of with a bit more ginger ale. I also love that I can make it by the glass for those evenings when it’s just the husband and I.

Grapefruit Ginger Sparkler

This Grapefruit Ginger Sparkler is a great cocktail for entertaining at home. The taste is light and refreshing and you can make a pitcher up for friends before the party!

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Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 1 minute minute

Course: Drink

Servings: 1 -4

Author: Aubrey Cota

Ingredients

by the glass

• 4 oz. grapefruit juice
• 2 oz. ginger vodka
• 1 oz triple sec
• splash of ginger ale
• **Garnish with slices of grapefruit** optional

by the pitcher

• 2 cups grapefruit juice
• 1 cup ginger vodka
• ½ cup triple sec
• 1 can of ginger ale

Instructions

by the glass

• combine grapefruit juice, vodka, and triple sec in an ice filled shaker
• fill a glass with crushed ice and pour the drink into the glass
• top off with ginger ale
• garnish with a slice of grapefruit

by the pitcher

• combine grapefruit juice, vodka, triple sec, and ginger ale in a pitcher
• add slices of half a grapefruit into the pitcher and stir
• serve in ice filled glasses

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