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The French Tart (Grapefruit, Elderflower and Rosemary Cocktail)

This vodka, grapefruit and rosemary cocktail is tarted up with St Germain elderflower liqueur and has a refreshing herbal taste perfect for cocktail hour.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Grapefruit, Pamplemousse, Rosemary
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Emily Clifton - Nerds with Knives

Ingredients

For rosemary syrup

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (about 4-inches each)
  • 1 cup sugar

For cocktail

  • 2 oz vodka gin would work too
  • 1 oz elderflower liquor recommended: St. Germain
  • 1-2 oz pink grapefruit juice fresh squeezed and strained
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/4 oz rosemary simple syrup (see below)

Instructions

To make rosemary syrup

  • Add rosemary along with sugar and 1 cup water to a small saucepan. Bring to simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat and allow it to steep for 30 minutes until it cools. Remove rosemary and store in an airtight jar in refrigerator.

To make cocktail

  • In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, combine all liquid ingredients. Stir until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a small slice of grapefruit or rosemary sprig.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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