Citrus Melody Martini
A crisp and elegant martini that harmonizes fresh citrus juices with smooth vodka for a lively but balanced sip. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 1 dash orange bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Add 1 dash of orange bitters.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled martini coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin grapefruit twist, expressing its oils over the drink and resting it on the rim for fragrance.
