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Sparkling Vanilla Bean and Grapefruit Gin Cocktail

Sparkling Vanilla Bean and Grapefruit Gin Cocktail | BourbonandHoney.com -- Light, fresh and bubbly, this Sparkling Vanilla Bean and Grapefruit Gin Cocktail recipe is the perfect drink for a brunch or sunny afternoon!
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Light, fresh and bubbly, this Sparkling Vanilla and Grapefruit Gin Cocktail recipe is the perfect drink for a brunch or sunny afternoon!

Ingredients

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Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Grapefruit Gin Cocktail

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 ounce vanilla bean simple syrup
  • 1 ounce sparkling water or club soda

Instructions

  1. Split vanilla bean lengthwise into halves. Scrape out seeds with tip of small knife. Set aside.
  2. To make Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water, vanilla seeds and bean. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside 1 hour to cool. Discard vanilla bean. Pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until needed. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
  3. In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, grapefruit juice and vanilla simple syrup. Shake vigorously for at least a minute.
  4. Strain into a glass with ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a wedge of grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary.

Notes

To serve a crowd, prepare the cocktail in a large batch and top with sparkling water just before serving.

If you love vanilla but don’t have time to mess with the vanilla beans, just add a splash of vanilla extract to your simple syrup once it’s slightly cooled.

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