Grapefruit Sage Sling Cocktail

Grapefruit Sage Sling Cocktail

Tangy grapefruit juice meets muddled sage and gin in this refreshing, herbaceous sling.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 190/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This tall, citrus-forward cocktail balances tart grapefruit juice with a hint of simple syrup and the earthy aroma of fresh muddled sage. Built over ice and topped with a splash of soda water, it makes a crisp warm-weather sipper suited to porch gatherings or as a pre-dinner refresher.

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh sage leaves, plus 1 for garnish
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounces soda water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 grapefruit slice, for garnish

Method

  1. Place the sage leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle gently for about 15 seconds to release their aroma.

  2. Add the gin, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, and a handful of ice to the shaker.

  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and strain the shaken mixture over the ice.

  5. Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.

  6. Garnish with a fresh sage leaf and grapefruit slice before serving.

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    Grapefruit Sage Sling Cocktail

    This tall, citrus-forward cocktail balances tart grapefruit juice with a hint of simple syrup and the earthy aroma of fresh muddled sage. Built over ice and topped with a splash of soda water, it makes a crisp warm-weather sipper suited to porch gatherings or as a pre-dinner refresher.

    5 min 1 serving 190 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 fresh sage leaves, plus 1 for garnish
    • 2 ounces gin
    • 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
    • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
    • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 2 ounces soda water
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 grapefruit slice, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the sage leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle gently for about 15 seconds to release their aroma.

    2. 2

      Add the gin, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, and a handful of ice to the shaker.

    3. 3

      Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.

    4. 4

      Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and strain the shaken mixture over the ice.

    5. 5

      Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.

    6. 6

      Garnish with a fresh sage leaf and grapefruit slice before serving.