Grilled grapefruit cocktail

A drink that combines the freshness of grapefruit with the subtle smokiness of the grill for a surprising and refreshing twist.

Open Fire Plancha BBQ

15 minutes

Easy

Ingredients

- 1 grapefruit

- 60 ml of gin

- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice

- 15 ml simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar is dissolved and cooled)

- Ice cubes

- Optional: fresh thyme for garnish

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- 1 grapefruit

- 60 ml of gin

- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice

- 15 ml simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar is dissolved and cooled)

- Ice cubes

- Optional: fresh thyme for garnish

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- Have ice cubes ready.

- Cut the grapefruit in half; also provide a few wedges as a garnish.

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- Heat the plancha over medium-high heat.

- Grill the grapefruit on the honey grate grill for 3-5 minutes, until they have nice grill marks and are slightly caramelized.

- Remove the grilled grapefruit halves from the plancha and let them cool.

- Squeeze the juice from one half of the grilled grapefruit and strain the juice to remove any pulp.

- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the freshly squeezed grilled grapefruit juice, gin, lime juice and simple syrup.

- Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.

- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.

- If desired, garnish the cocktail with a sprig of fresh thyme for an aromatic touch.

- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing grilled grapefruit cocktail!

- The grilled grapefruit adds a subtle smoky flavor to the cocktail, giving it a unique and refreshing twist.

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- Ideal as an aperitif to start the evening.