Rosemary Greyhound Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink combines fresh grapefruit juice, vodka, and rosemary for a bright and aromatic cocktail perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball glass
- Muddler
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary plus extra for garnish
- Ice cubes for shaking and serving
- Optional: sugar for rim
- Optional: grapefruit wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Strip leaves from one rosemary sprig and place in cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the rosemary leaves gently to release oils.
- Add vodka and fresh grapefruit juice to the shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and grapefruit wedge.
- Optional: Before filling glass, wet the rim with grapefruit juice and dip in sugar.
Notes
Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice makes a big difference in taste compared to bottled juice.
Store extra rosemary sprigs wrapped in damp paper towels in the refrigerator for up to one week.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with club soda or grapefruit-flavored sparkling water.