Ruby Citrus Smash
A lively smash with ruby red grapefruit, herbal gin, and a hint of mint to celebrate the bold spirit of popularity and confidence. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh ruby red 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 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 ruby red grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 sprig for garnish mint sprig
- 1 twist for garnish grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release the mint oils.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with crushed ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a grapefruit twist expressed over the drink and set on the rim.
