Blushing Betty Cocktail Recipe
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Bourbon adds subtle toasty-sweet notes to a simple drink made with pink grapefruit juice. Shake this one up, and pat yourself on the back for taking a fresh-squeezed dose of Vitamin C.
Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
- 1 ounce fresh juice from 1 pink grapefruit
- 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note)
- Garnish: grapefruit wedge (optional)
Directions
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Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 full with ice. Add grapefruit juice, bourbon, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into ice-filled rocks glass, garnish with grapefruit wedge if desired.
Special equipment
Cocktail shaker, rocks glass