Herb-Infused Gin Martini with Grapefruit Zest
A crisp gin martini elevated by fresh herbal notes and a bright grapefruit twist for an elegant, aromatic experience. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, fresh rosemary sprig 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 160 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 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 thin strip grapefruit peel
- enough to fill mixing glass large ice cubes
- 1 chilled martini glass
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
- Step 2: Pour 2 1/2 oz gin and 1/2 oz dry vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Gently bruise the rosemary sprig between your fingers to release oils, then add it to the mixing glass.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and lightly infuse the herb without excessive dilution.
- Step 5: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 6: Express the grapefruit peel over the glass by holding it 3 inches above and twisting to release the oils, then rim the glass and drop the peel into the drink as garnish.








