VGVDF
Jump to Recipe
Oh hey there. How has your week been? If the answer is good, bad or ugly, I bet you’d still take a drink, no? If so, you’re in the right place. John makes a great bartender.
I have just the co*cktail for you. It’s one that John made me a few weeks back on a random Saturday afternoon at the request of “something grapefruity and lime-ish,” and I’ve been pining after it ever since. Freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, two types of booze, and a touch of tonic water for a bubbly effect. Mmm, bubbles.
Simple co*cktail perfection is what I like to call it. Or, you could call it a grapefruit lime spritzer. Your call. The grapefruit adds plenty of sweetness while the tart lime offsets it perfectly, and I don’t say that loosely. PER-FECT-LY. The booze doesn’t hurt, either. Just sayin’.
Magazine reading, TV watching, dinner party, evening in for one (or two). These are are just a few occasions this drink would be perfect for. Personally, I preferred the magazine reading, but do what you will. I won’t judge.
Grapefruit Lime Spritzers
A simple grapefruit lime spritzer with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, 2 types of liquor, and tonic water for a bubbly effect. Simple co*cktail perfection.
Author Minimalist Baker
Print SAVE
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 2 (spritzers)
Course Beverage
Cuisine Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? Best when fresh
Ingredients
US Customary – Metric
- 1 large grapefruit (juiced // 1 large yields ~1 cup)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces vodka (3 ounces = 6 Tbsp)
- 1 1/2 ounces triple sec (1 1/2 ounces = 3 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup tonic water
- 6-8 ice cubes (plus more for serving)
Instructions
Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, vodka, triple sec, and ice cubes to a co*cktail shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
Add ice to serving glasses and then add a Tablespoon or two of tonic water, so the alcohol doesn’t settle at the bottom.
Next, pour the co*cktail mixture evenly into the glasses, leaving a little room on top for more tonic water. Top off with tonic and garnish with fresh slices of grapefruit and lime. Serve immediately. Yum.
Notes
Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
Serving: 1 spritzers Calories: 225 Carbohydrates: 16 g Protein: 0 g Fat: 0 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Fiber: 1.4 g Sugar: 30 g
Did You Make This Recipe?
Tag @minimalistbaker on Instagram and hashtag it #minimalistbaker so we can see all the deliciousness!
If you love this recipe...
Recipes
Spicy Passion Fruit Mocktail (AKA “Mockarita”)
Recipes
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
Recipes
Frozen Passion Fruit Mezcalita
Recipes
How to Make Cashew Milk (No Straining!)
Reader Interactions
Leave a Comment & Rating!
All commentsI made this
Gwen says
This was a great co*cktail! I was making the recipe for 6 people. I ran out of grapefruits (used 4 medium size) and had to substitute oranges, but it was a smooth fruity co*cktail and everyone raved about.
Reply
Support @ Minimalist Baker saysWoohoo! Thanks so much for the great review, Gwen. We’re so glad everyone enjoyed!
Reply
Mike says
Had too many grapefruit in the house from school fundraiser. Not anymore! Amazing!
Reply
Jenna says
Hi Dana! Do you have any recommendations of how to make a non-alcoholic version? This looks so fretting but I don’t consume alcohol and am wondering if you can give me an alternative idea. :)
Reply
Jenna says
*refreshing
Reply
Barticagyal says
Love how everyone posted that this beverage “sounds” and “looks” amazing. I tried it and it is. Was our go to holiday beverage this year for Christmas and New Years in Mozambique.
Reply
- Dana @ Minimalist Baker says
Wow! SO cool! Thanks for sharing!!
Reply
Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up says
I love grapefruit and these sound so refreshing. Perfect for spring/summer!
Reply
Eileen says
I wish I’d read about this before the weekend instead of after! Boo! But yay for amazing-sounding co*cktails.
Reply
Ashley says
Love the flavors + colors of this drink!
Reply
Lisa says
Yum! I love grapefruit :) This sounds delicious! I might sub in some champagne though hmmm
Reply
Elisabeth says
Amazing pictures, amazing drink. I loved it!
Reply
Kathryn says
This sounds exactly like my kind of drink.
Reply
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
I am blown away by these photos!
Reply
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Wow that seriously looks so refreshing! I could use one of those right now. Gorgeous pics by the way!
Reply
Tieghan says
Such cool photos! WOW!
Reply
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Yum!! This sounds awesome!
Reply
