Smoky Rosemary Grapefruit Martini
An herbaceous and smoky martini featuring fresh grapefruit and a hint of rosemary smoke for a sophisticated sip. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 mezcal
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz rosemary simple syrup
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, and 1/2 oz rosemary simple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Express a grapefruit twist over the surface by squeezing it to release oils, then rim the glass with it before resting it on the edge.
- Step 5: Lightly slap a fresh rosemary sprig to release its aroma and place it vertically in the glass as garnish.









