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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.

Ruby red grapefruit cosmo poured into two martini glasses

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.

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Tips for making the Grapefruit Cosmo:

  • 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

How to make a Ruby Red Grapefruit Cosmo

It’s super easy, there are only three ingredients! Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice and grab two martini glasses.

After measuring, pour each ingredient in the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – vodka, Cointreau, ruby red grapefruit juice.

Vodka, grapefruit juice, Cointreau getting ready to be made into a grapefruit cosmo

Step two

Measure 4 ounces vodka.

Vodka poured out for the grapefruit cosmo

Step three

Measure 1 ounce Cointreau.

Cointreau measured out for the grapefruit cosmo

Step four

Measure 6 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice.

Ruby red grapefruit measured out for the grapefruit cosmo

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.

Different view of the Ruby red grapefruit cosmo poured into two martini glasses

Vertical shot of this gorgeous grapefruit cosmo.

Vertical view of Different view of the Ruby red grapefruit cosmo poured into two martini glasses

And an aerial view.

Overhead view of the ruby red grapefruit cosmo

Yum.

I hope you enjoyed this ruby red grapefruit cosmo recipe.

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Vertical view of Different view of the Ruby red grapefruit cosmo poured into two martini glasses
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Cosmo
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

This refreshing and tasty cocktail will be a hit at your next get-together!  Robust and delicious!

Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Keyword: grapefruit cosmo, ruby red cosmo
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 213 kcal
Author: Elaine Benoit
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces vodka (I used Grey Goose)
  • 1 ounce Cointreau (or triple sec)
  • 6 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice
Tools, Garnish and Glassware
Garnish
  • 1 grapefruit wheel (rind removed, cut in half for garnish)
  • wedge of grapefruit (rind removed)
Glassware
Instructions

  1. Fill cocktail shaker 1/2 way with ice

  2. Add vodka, Cointreau and grapefruit juice

  3. Cap shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds

  4. Strain grapefruit cosmo between the two glasses

  5. Ease wheel of grapefruit in one glass and wedge in the other.  Twist rinds and place in each glass

  6. Sip
  7. Smile
  8. Enjoy
Recipe Notes

Tips for making the Grapefruit Cosmo:

  • If you are going to squeeze your own grapefruit, make sure you use ruby red grapefruit
  • Slice the garnish different ways, experiment with a grapefruit wheel, a wedge or a chunk
  • 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
  • Shake vigorously so the ice breaks off in slivers.  There is nothing like little ice chips floating in your drink
Nutrition Facts
Ruby Red Grapefruit Cosmo
Amount Per Serving (1 cocktail)
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 137mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Sugars 13g
Vitamin C 27.7%
Calcium 0.7%
Iron 1.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally posted March of 2016.

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    • Elaine

      Yay. I love it and so don’t my guests :). Remember, if the drink isn’t sweet enough for your taste, you can add some simple syrup. Let me know how they came out!

      Elaine

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    • Elaine

      Kara, I got both of the glasses from Crate and Barrel. The one with the big base is more expensive than the other! I love them both and actually have another martini glass from C & B that I have that I use a lot!

      Reply

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