![]() Mint: This is one of my favorite herbs to include in a mixed drink.Cucumber: Muddle up some cubed cucumber to release the fresh juices which acts as the base of this cocktail.Empress 1908 Gin: This spirit is not only aesthetically pleasing with its purple hue, but also incredibly tasty, made with eight botanicals, some of which include juniper, rose, coriander seed, and butterfly pea blossom!.For the Grapefruit Eastside Cocktail, I muddled and mixed together six ingredients for a refreshingly fun twist on a classic cocktail. It’s a simple way to incorporate some greens and create a drink with a unique flavor. One of my favorite ways to elevate a cocktail is to mix in fresh ingredients like fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Don’t just take my word for it, try it for yourself! Ingredients for the Grapefruit Eastside Cocktail The acidity from the grapefruit juice balances beautifully with the botanicals in the gin. When crafting up this riff I added in a splash of fresh grapefruit juice to enhance the Empress 1908 Gin even more. And since gin is the only spirit mixed in this libation, it’s important to use a premium one like Empress 1908 Gin! The classic Eastside cocktail is all about fresh ingredients like fresh lime juice, so, when possible opt to use real lime juice to elevate this cocktail even more. This classic cocktail is typically concocted with fresh lime juice, cucumber, mint, simple syrup, and gin. Gather some friends (in person or virtually), put out a spread of your favorite snacks, and enjoy sipping on this delicious cocktail! What Kind of Alcohol is Used in an Eastside Cocktail? If you’re a fan of a fun summer picnic, then the Grapefruit Eastside Cocktail is the perfect drink to pair with your gathering to make it an elevated and sophisticated event! It features one of my favorite gins – Empress 1908 Gin, a blend of fresh citrus juices, mint, cucumber, and simple syrup. The Grapefruit Eastside Cocktail reminds me of those relaxing, summer days when you’re hanging outside with friends and enjoying the season to the fullest! And in my opinion, there’s nothing better than adding some food and drinks to the mix! ![]() However, this syrup also makes a delicious grapefruit spritzer, hot grapefruit tea and a refreshing grapefruit salad dressing.The Grapefruit Eastside Cocktail is a fresh libation mixed together with ingredients like cucumber, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, and Empress 1908 Gin! Enjoy it for your next happy hour or summertime picnic!įor this recipe, I partnered with Empress 1908 Gin to mix up the Grapefruit Eastside Cocktail! Recipe and ideas are my own. I admit that I initially created this syrup to amplify the flavors in my cocktail recipes for a Spicy Thai Chile Paloma and a Jalapeño – Grapefruit Margarita. This lovely Grapefruit Simple Syrup has to be one of my favorite homemade elixirs. When I do come across these beauties, I not only eat them fresh, but I buy a generous amount to create this Grapefruit Simple Syrup. Occasionally, I will find Rio Grande Valley Ruby Red Grapefruits in North Carolina. I always look forward to fall because grapefruit season is in full effect. While I may be biased, the Rio Grande Valley produces the best tasting Ruby Red Grapefruits in the US. My earliest memories of my grandfather include watching him tend to the approximately 25 – 30 Ruby Red Grapefruit trees in his backyard. ![]() The land and weather in the Rio Grande Valley makes it optimal for growing citrus. When I think of grapefruit, I think of South Texas. Not only is it easy to make, but it is versatile enough to be used in spritzers, dressings and more. Homemade Grapefruit Simple Syrup is a cocktail game changer. ![]()
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