Grapefruit Thyme Tonic Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail combines the bright citrus notes of fresh grapefruit juice with aromatic thyme and crisp tonic water. The drink takes just 5 minutes to prepare and makes one serving.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Muddler
- Collins glass
- Citrus juicer
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3-4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 oz tonic water
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
- Extra thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Strip leaves from 3-4 thyme sprigs and place them in the cocktail shaker.
- Add simple syrup and gently muddle the thyme leaves to release their oils.
- Pour in the gin and fresh grapefruit juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Top with tonic water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and fresh thyme sprig.
Notes
Store fresh thyme in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp paper towels for up to 2 weeks.
Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice makes a big difference in taste compared to bottled juice.
Make simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water until dissolved, then cooling completely.
The drink can be made non-alcoholic by replacing gin with extra tonic water.
Keep tonic water refrigerated after opening to maintain carbonation.