Grapefruit Thyme Gin Martini
A bright and herbaceous martini that blends crisp gin with fresh grapefruit juice and aromatic thyme for a refreshing sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh grapefruit juice, dry vermouth 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 140 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 gin
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, and 1/4 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Lightly slap 1 fresh thyme sprig between your palms to release oils, then add it to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and thyme bits.
- Step 5: Garnish by expressing a grapefruit twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, then lay it across the rim.
