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Grapefruit Rickey

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (39)
Grapefruit Rickey image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
2⁄3 fl oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1 2⁄3 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  3. TOP with soda.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Grapefruit Rickey contains 152 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 11.65% alc./vol. (23.3° proof)
  • 16.2 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

Depending on your grapefruit and how successfully you strike the fine balance between sweet and sour, this can be a deliciously refreshing cocktail. Consider serving with breakfast.

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Dimal
Tried this for breakfast. Was a little too gin forward for my liking, with very little grapefruit coming in.
score: 1

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