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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Aperol and 2 dashes of orange bitters. If using, add half an egg white for a silky foam.
Dry shake
Seal the shaker and 'dry shake' (shake without ice) vigorously for 12–15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and incorporate air. This step creates a silky texture and a frothy head.
Shake with ice
Open the shaker, add ice, then shake again hard for 10–12 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail to proper balance.
Garnish and serve
Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink and rub the twist on the glass rim, then drop the twist or place a thin grapefruit slice on the rim. Serve immediately.