Lady May Recipe

Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

If using fresh citrus (recommended), roll the grapefruit and lemon on the countertop firmly to loosen juices, then cut and juice enough to yield the required amounts.

Combine ingredients

Add 2 oz Ketel One vodka, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional) into a cocktail shaker.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds, until the exterior of the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.

Double strain

Discard ice or water from the chilled serving glass. Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh strainer (optional), double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards and pulp for a smooth texture.

Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the surface of the cocktail by holding the twist skin-side down over the drink and giving it a quick fold or squeeze, then rim or drop the twist into the drink. Alternatively, garnish with a small grapefruit wedge on the rim and an optional lemon twist for aroma.

Serve immediately. The recipe yields a single cocktail best enjoyed freshly shaken and chilled.