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A Light and Refreshing Perfectly Pretty in Pink Grapefruit Martini
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Pretty in Pink Grapefruit Martini

A Light and RefreshingPerfectly Pretty in Pink Grapefruit Martini.
Have you had one? 
These are perfect any time of the year and you'll never have to worry about ingredient availability. 
At the same time, these present elegantly and are a go-to for showers, brunches, and GNO's at home! 
Pink is pretty and the taste is quenching.
Of all the martinis I have made, this one is the one I prepare when I want a more fruit-driven, yet light taste in my martini glass. 
Naturally, you can make this cocktail into a mocktail if you so desire. 
Kick back on a warm summer's day and enjoy a light and refreshing perfectly pretty in pink grapefruit martini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: alcohol
Calories: 162
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ice to fill the shaker
  • 1½ c. fresh pink grapefruit juice CANNED OR FRESHLY SQUEEZED **Plus see below
  • ¼ c. fresh lime juice or refrigerated in the bottle
  • 6 oz. Grapefruit Vodka my article has the brand mentioned
  • 2 oz. orange liquor (Cointreau or triple sec)
  • A large lime rinsed, and cut into slices

Method
 

  1. First, Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Next, add the pink grapefruit juice.
  3. The lime juice.
  4. Follow with the vodka.
  5. Last add in your choice of orange liquor.
  6. Cover the cocktail shaker and vigorously shake to blend.
  7. Carefully remove the lid.
  8. Next, strain contents into martini glasses.
  9. Follow that with a garnish of freshly sliced lime.
  10. Repeat and fill the other martini glasses.
  11. Serve immediately.
  12. Sip & Enjoy!

Notes

You can squeeze your own grapefruit juice.
Lime juice can be bottled or fresh, and fresh is always best.
Vodka used can be plain or flavored as suggested.
A light and refreshing cocktail sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

ALCOHOL-FREE - MOCKTAIL VERSION

For an equally delicious alcohol-free version, replace the vodka and orange liquor with 1 cup
sparkling water and ¼ cup of fresh orange juice.
Then, pour all ingredients into a
pitcher filled with ice, rather than a cocktail shaker, to combine before
serving. 
My Pink Grapefruit Cups **
So when it's time to add in the juice, I do a few different things.
I take my grapefruit cups and I toss one into the blender. Then I use this for the drink.
My other little trick is I drain the juice from the grapefruit cup and I chunk up some of the pieces of grapefruit and toss those into my martini,
After all, it's some fruit intake, right? lol!