Bitter-Sweet Grapefruit Sipper

This refreshing cocktail is a twist on the classic Salty Dog, featuring the bright and tangy flavors of pink grapefruit juice paired with the smoothness of blanco tequila or the smokiness of joven mezcal. Topped with tonic water and a hint of kosher salt, it's a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and bitter notes, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends.

Bitter-Sweet Grapefruit Sipper

A refreshing and tangy cocktail with pink grapefruit juice, blanco tequila or joven mezcal, tonic water, and a hint of kosher salt, offering a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 cup blanco tequila or joven mezcal
  • 1/2 cup tonic water, chilled
  • Kosher salt
  • Angostura bitters (2 dashes)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine pink grapefruit juice and tequila or mezcal.
  2. Add chilled tonic water to the mix.
  3. Rim the serving glass with kosher salt.
  4. Fill the glass with ice.
  5. Gently pour the cocktail into the glass.
  6. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
  7. Serve and enjoy!