Summer Breeze Recipe

Time7m

Serves1

Tito’s Vodka, Elderflower Liquor, Grapefruit Juice

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass (optional salted rim)
If using a salted rim, run a grapefruit wedge around the glass lip, then dip the rim into a small plate with sea salt to coat lightly. Set the glass aside.
2
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 tbs Tito's Vodka, 1 tbs elderflower liqueur, 3 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter drink.
3
Shake with ice
Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted (this chills and dilutes the drink properly).
4
Double-strain and serve
Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or serve neat in a coupe if preferred). Use a fine mesh strainer in addition to the shaker strainer if you want to remove small pulp bits from the fresh grapefruit juice.

5
Garnish the drink with one grapefruit wheel or wedge on the rim and a sprig of fresh mint tucked beside it. Give the mint a light clap between your hands before adding to release the aroma.
6
Serve immediately while cold. Pair with light summer hors d'oeuvres or enjoy on its own.