Here’s some of the gear I used to make this drink. Is it just me, or does the ice look kind of fake in this photo because it’s so clear and hasn’t created any condensation on the glass yet?! I swear, it’s real 😉 They take a long time to actually freeze (~24 hours), but I think it’s worth it to keep some stocked up in a resealable container in my freezer. all freeze to the bottom and the clear cubes remain on top. I’ll drop a link below to the clear ice maker I use – the science behind clear ice is that you need it to freeze really slowly so that all the sediments/minerals/etc. For this one, I used a big square cube and chopped it up into pieces. That drink condensation just looks so much sexier when the ice is truly clear, don’t you think?! Clear ice is a sure way to class up a drink and is especially gorgeous when you use one giant ice cube with something like whiskey or a Negroni. You can see in the photo below the little wisps of purple coming off of the grapefruit slice where the gin is beginning to change color. Whenever it mixes with acid (like citrus juice), it changes color. If you’re not familiar with Empress Gin, now’s the time to get acquainted! It’s infused with butterfly pea flowers, which give it that incredible blue hue. Typically they use less simple syrup than I recommend in my recipe below, so if you know you like a tart/sour Collins, just cut the simple syrup in half.
This drink is a play on the classic Tom Collins, which is a tall, cold, lemony, bubbly drink that’s perfectly refreshing on a warm day. Perfect for all the newfound home bartenders out there who want to impress their guests (or their significant other.or themselves) but don’t want to put in too much work. It’s a perfect cocktail for celebrating New Year’s Eve at home – beautiful but simple.
If not, opt for a good quality brand like Natalie’s for the best results.
Grapefruit Juice - If possible, freshly squeezed citrus juice will make a big difference in flavor.Use it to make a festive Empress Gin & Tonic, an LA Sour or a Blood Orange Sour! your grapefruit juice), the color changes to a lovely magenta hue. Not only is it a tasty, botanical-style gin, but when it comes into contact with acid (e.g. Gin - While any nice gin will do the trick, I’m partial to the gorgeously hued Empress 1908 Gin that is steeped with butterfly pea blossoms.As a bonus, it’s delicious on your morning bowl of oatmeal, drizzled over a stack of flapjacks, or stirred into your favorite coffee drinks. Pro Tip: Once made, keep it in a squeeze bottle in the fridge for up to 14 days. Brown Sugar Syrup- Simply heat equal parts of water & brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.Here’s a list of simple ingredients to grab: As promised, my gin delicious cocktail with grapefruit doesn’t require anything super fancy.
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