Tart and slightly sweet, this martini is a fun variation on the more traditional gin or vodka drink. After my sister and I mixed up the grapefruit margaritas a few weeks ago, we still had an abundance of grapefruit on our hands.
When we ran out of grapefruit orange juice made for an amazing St.-Germain Brunch Martini.
The sweet orange juice in this drink balances the tartness of the grapefruit without the need for an additional sweetener. With a splash of my beloved St-Germain, we had a combination that was truly awesome.
Smooth, sweet, and crisp with a hint of citrus, these Pear Martinis celebrate the best of the fruits that are in season right now. This martini is made with fresh ripe pears, citron vodka, a splash of lime, and St-Germain liqueur.
St-Germain Grapefruit Martini
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 ruby red grapefruit
- Juice of 1 medium size orange
- 4 ounces vodka low to middle shelf is fine
- 1 1/2 ounces St-Germain liqueur
Instructions
- Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake at least 30 seconds until well chilled. Strain and pour into martini glasses. Enjoy!
Andrea {From the Bookshelf} says
I have an abundance of grapefruit too! Thanks for the great ideas for cocktails!
The Little Ferraro Kitchen says
I love St Germaine! Such a beautiful yet potent liquor!
Cheri Savory Spoon says
I have a grapefruit tree in the front yard so I'm always on the lookout for ways to use them. This looks so refreshing.
Anonymous says
That grapefruit isn't "rudy" red – it's "ruby" red.
Mary says
whoops, thanks for catching my typo!
Dean says
Like we all didn’t know it was Ruby. Did you get lost in the store looking for the Rudy Red grapefruit and leave all mad because of it. We don’t need to correct the entire woorld
Sue/the view from great island says
This looks so elegant, and I just happen to have a small airline sized bottle of St Germain handy 🙂
Lea @Gourmet Mommy says
Oh yum, I could dive into one of these right now!
marhnelle says
I love the grapefruit and the added orange just smoothed the sometimes tart edges of the grapefruit – then adding St. Germain it is a home run drink! And it’s beautiful M
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you like the cocktail, Marhnelle!
Jane Elgray says
Not balanced
Mary Younkin says
To each their own, Jane. Sorry it wasn’t your thing, we love it!
george P kirkish says
Wow were did you get those great blue stemmed glasses?
Mary Younkin says
I picked them up in a secondhand shop years ago, George. I’m glad you like them.