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Grapefruit Julep
A zesty and refreshing Julep that's bursting with flavour. Delicious!
Mix
2 shots of Vodka
0.75 shots of Grapefruit Juice
0.5 shots of Lime Juice
0.5 shots of Grenadine
0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup
6 Mint Leaves
Shake
Pre-chill all the ingredients and the mixing tin, add the mint and gently muddle, add the other ingredients and lots of ice, shake well, fine strain over lots of crushed ice and churn.
Pour
Serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
Ingredient Profile
A sprig of mint completes a Grapefruit Julep cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
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Add 6 Mint Leaves to the mixing tin.
Gently muddle the contents of the mixing tin
Measure 0.75 shots of Grapefruit Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
If possible chill the mixing tin, its contents and the glass for half an hour in the freezer.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Collins glass with crushed ice.
Fine strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Churn the contents of the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a mint sprig.