

Try some of my other refreshing cocktails. Citrus juices: Opt for fresh citrus juice from a whole ruby red grapefruit and lime. And, this cocktail would be perfect for your next outdoor party! Who doesn’t love a pretty martini glass! Do you count the garnish? If so, that’s three ingredients. The original Greyhound cocktailis just two ingredients. Yes, I reckon there was a cocktail lounge where folks could hang out and wait for their bus to come. And, it was a popular cocktail ordered at Greyhound bus terminals. So the vodka greyhound supposedly came about because it was simple and easy to make. Always good to have the right equipment to make this classic cocktail! However, it wasn’t until 1945 that the drink was christened ‘Greyhound’.Ĭheck out some of these martini shakers. 1-ounce quality gin your favorite gin will work 1-ounce good vodka 2.5-ounce fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice alt: pink grapefruit juice 2.

It first showed up in a 1930 cookbook by Harry Craddock. Now the Greyhound cocktail has a fun background. I wasn’t of age or I surely would have ordered the Greyhound! GREYHOUND COCKTAIL RECIPE Apparently this was the popular cocktail at Greyhound bus terminas back then. In 1945, it was first seen in print in Harper’s Magazine. Grapefruit juice and vodka (or gin) as the spirit is known as the classic ‘Greyhound’. From tequila and gin to rum or vodka, all work well.Īnd, here’s a tidbit. When you’re mixing grapefruit cocktails with this bold flavors and sunshiny brightness, you’ll have choices for alcohol. Plus, it just makes you happy seeing those cranberries floating atop the beautiful drink. And, when you toss in these frozen fresh cranberries your ruby red grapefruit martini stays chilled and happy so much longer. Grapefruit cocktails whether fresh or not are perfect for expanding your palate happiness. If you’re in the mood for a more savory martini, then try my bloody bones martini! Grapefruit Cocktails Me bulking the ‘norm’ of a martini glass. The grapefruit is joined by vodka, Aperol, St-Germain, lemon juice, and an egg white. I’m serving it in the non-traditional stemware. Its right there in the name: Ruby red grapefruit juice is one of the primary flavors in this fruit-forward cocktail from bartender Tony Abou-Ganim. The ruby martini cocktail is simple and refreshing.
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Oh, if Mom had know how to make a freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit martini! Her world would have changed for the better. We usually got this decadent fruit, well we considered it decadent, during the Christmas holidays along with lots of Florida fresh oranges. Ruby red grapefruit was a delicacy growing up in those mountains of Appalachia.

If you’ve not discovered ruby red grapefruit juice and my creations, then get ready for explosive flavors that are unexpected. And, whenever he makes a martini, he gets rave reviews! So, I’m hoping this ruby martini will make him proud. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc.Move over cosmo, the ruby red grapefruit martini has eclipsed into the first place martini! Refreshing, ruby hues, and lots of flavor & sips! Ruby Martini 1 - 2 oz Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka (depending on how strong you like your drink) Lime Flavored Soda (plain + a spritz of fresh lime juice also works) Ice cubes. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. With only 35 calories per cup and sweetened with stevia extract, this delicious Ruby Red Grapefruit Cocktail is a great alternative for those looking for a. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
