Mediterranean Citrus Rosemary Martini
A sophisticated martini featuring bright citrus and fragrant rosemary, inspired by Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, 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 145 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
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 0.5 oz rosemary simple syrup
- 1 fresh lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz rosemary simple syrup (infused by steeping fresh rosemary in equal parts sugar and water).
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Express a fresh lemon twist over the surface by pinching it to release oils, then rim the glass edge and place the twist inside as garnish.






