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    By: Melissa

    Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit

    If you are looking for a quick cocktail to make that tastes amazing, this gin and tonic with grapefruit and St Germain is just that! All of the flavors from the grapefruit juice, grapefruit bitters and a sweet and delicious elderflower liquor make this one amazing cocktail. It is a very easy and very tasty grapefruit cocktail that everyone will love.

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    Total Time: 5 minutes

    If you love gin and tonic, you will love this grapefruit version even more! This grapefruit gin and tonic has a touch of St Germain elderflower liquor that really compliments the grapefruit and gin so well.

    The elderflower liquor also is a little sweet. It tastes so delicious in so many drinks and it makes cocktail making really easy.

    My husband puts it in almost all his cocktails these days!

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    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to make a grapefruit gin and tonic
    • Parts to this gin and tonic with grapefruit
    • Common Questions
    • Pairing Ideas
    • For more cocktail ideas:
    • Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit

    Ingredients Needed

    • Gin. Your favorite brand.
    • Grapefruit juice.
    • Tonic. Your favorite brand.
    • Grapefruit bitters (optional)
    • St Germain.

    There are just a few ingredients to make this absolutely amazing grapefruit cocktail. It is the perfect drink during Winter when grapefruits are in season or in the summer when you want a nice refreshing cocktail.

    How to make a grapefruit gin and tonic

    For the full recipe, scroll down to the bottom off the post.

    Fill. Add ice, gin, St Germain, grapefruit and grapefruit bitters to a glass.

    Stir. Stir it well.

    Top off. Top off with tonic and give it another light stir then enjoy!

    Parts to this gin and tonic with grapefruit

    Grapefruit Juice and Grapefruit Bitters

    In this cocktail, I've added some fresh grapefruit juice. I like the way the sour notes of grapefruit contrast the sweetness of the St Germain.

    If you've been following me for a while, then it is no secret that I love grapefruit. It can be found in many of my recipes like my caramelized grapefruit or my grapefruit popsicles.

    Tonic

    There is a little fizz from the tonic (which does have it's own flavor). The tonic is a classic combination with gin and it does not overpower any of the other flavors.

    Grapefruit Bitters

    This grapefruit gin and tonic has some grapefruit bitters added to really enhance the grapefruit notes. If you do not have grapefruit bitters you can omit that from the recipe and it will still be amazing.

    If you are not used to working with grapefruit bitters, it is made from various aromatics including grapefruit and herbs. It is sold in little bottles the size of a small condiment bottle.

    There are actually different varieties of bitters on the market (some made from citrus) but most people are used to the traditional Angostura bitters made from plants and spices.

    Grapefruit bitters is used in many citrus cocktails (it adds that little something extra to a drink) and it can be helpful in getting rid of upset stomachs.

    I've known many bartenders who will bitters to you when you don't feel good. So, if you buy some bitters for your bar area, now you know another use for it that is not for making cocktails!

    Elderflower liquor

    This is the St Germain and it is so delicious and sweet. This is the sweetener in this grapefruit cocktail so no additional sweetener is needed.

    The elderflower flavor also really compliments the grrapefruit and gin making it the perfect addition to this cocktail.

    That is all of it! This drink is really easy to make and this recipe is your helpful guide on how to put it together.

    It is really hard to screw this one up since all of the ingredients are fantastic no matter what proportions you use.

    Common Questions

    How do you make gin and tonic sweeter?

    You can add a sweet liquor like we did here with the addition of St Germain or add a little fruit juice or simple syrup.

    Can you add more flavor to gin and tonic?

    Absolutely. We add grapefruit juice for more flavor but you can also add other flavored juices or flavored simple syrups.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit

    A quick and delicious drink that anyone can make!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Servings: 1 drink

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 ounces good gin or 1 shot
    • 1.5 ounces St Germain or 1 shot
    • 2 ounces fresh squeezed grapefruit juice or store bought
    • 2 shakes of grapefruit bitters
    • 2 ounces of tonic water
    • ice cubes I love using 1 large ice cube for my cocktails but use whatever ice you have on hand
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    Instructions

    • In a medium glass add your ice
    • Now add your St Germain, Gin, bitters, grapefruit juice and then tonic
    • Give it a light stir with a cocktail stirrer or spoon
    • enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe makes one cocktail. For making multiple cocktails, you can use a cocktail shaker or mason jar to save time by adding your ingredients in multiples into the shaker and shake lightly. Pour over ice into your glasses and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

    See full nutrition disclaimer here
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    1. beth says

      February 25, 2022 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Dan says

      August 14, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hit with our guests

      Reply

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