Gin & Grapefruit Soda Highball
A revitalizing cocktail with botanical gin, tart fresh grapefruit, and effervescent soda. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, Fresh grapefruit juice, Club soda 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 125 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
- 1.5 oz London dry gin
- 0.5 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 4 oz Club soda
- 1 (for garnish) Grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes until it's three-quarters full.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz gin and 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, then stir gently for 12 seconds until fully combined and chilled.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz club soda and stir once to create a light foam, then garnish with a grapefruit twist for a fragrant citrus aroma.






