Ruby Red Grapefruit Cosmo

No one has ever turned down my ruby red grapefruit cosmo cocktail. No one! Why? Because the full body of the grapefruit juice combines so nicely with the premium alcohol.

I’ve made these cosmos two different ways. I’ve made them with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and I’ve made them with store bought juice. Which do I prefer? You may be surprised but I’m going to say store bought.

I know, I know. I’m usually into freshly squeezed, but when I usually serve this ruby red grapefruit cosmo, it is at a dinner party and I want to enjoy my party and I don’t want to be manually squeezing grapefruits all evening. Not only is it time consuming, but it’s costly.

Helpful tips

• If you are going to squeeze your own, make sure you use ruby red grapefruit
• Slice the garnish different ways, experiment with a grapefruit wheel, a wedge or a chunk.  You can also use two wheels as that makes for a pretty drink
• If you can’t afford premium ingredients, it’s okay to use mid-level as with the robust flavor of the grapefruit, you won’t notice the difference as much
• Shake vigorously so the ice breaks off in slivers.  There is nothing like little ice chips floating in your drink

If you want to save some money and make your own orange liqueur, my friend Laura has an awesome recipe.

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How to make a ruby red grapefruit cosmo

It’s super easy, there are only three ingredients!

Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass and two martini glasses.

After measuring, pour each ingredient in the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – vodka, orange liqueur, ruby red grapefruit juice.

Step two

Measure 4 ounces vodka.

Step three

Measure 1 ounce orange liqueur.

Step four

Measure 6 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice.

Step five

Cut a thin grapefruit wheel and cut off the rind and cut the rind in half.  Cut a chunk of grapefruit, remove the rind and throw it away.

Step six

Cap the shaker and shake it for 30 seconds.

Step seven

Strain the grapefruit cosmo between the two glasses.  Twist both halves of the rind and place one in each glass.  Add the grapefruit wheel to the bigger glass and the chunk of grapefruit to the other.

Vertical shot of this gorgeous grapefruit cosmo.

And an overhead view.

Yum.

I hope you enjoyed this ruby red grapefruit cosmo recipe.

Other popular cosmo recipes

• Blueberry mint
• White grape
• Bing cherry

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Originally posted March of 2016.