Citrus Spice Delight

This refreshing cocktail, a perfect blend of citrus and spice, is a delightful choice for any occasion. The combination of gin, aquavit, and homemade grapefruit & pink peppercorn cordial creates a unique and vibrant flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. The zesty and slightly peppery notes from the cordial, combined with the smoothness of gin and aquavit, make this cocktail a true standout.

Citrus Spice Delight

A zesty and vibrant cocktail featuring gin, aquavit, and a homemade grapefruit & pink peppercorn cordial that adds a delightful citrus and spice blend.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz. gin
  • 1/2 oz. aquavit (preferably Krogstad)
  • 1 1/2 oz. grapefruit & pink peppercorn cordial
  • Grapefruit & Pink Peppercorn Cordial:
  • 8 3/4 oz. white sugar
  • 8 oz. hot water
  • 1 1/2 oz. grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 oz. grapefruit zest
  • 1 oz. citric acid
  • 2 tsp. pink peppercorns
  • ice

Instructions

  1. For the grapefruit & pink peppercorn cordial, blend white sugar, hot water, grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, citric acid, and pink peppercorns in a blender at high speed until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Strain the cordial through a fine-mesh strainer and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  3. In a shaker, combine gin, aquavit, and grapefruit & pink peppercorn cordial with ice.
  4. Shake the ingredients well, then double strain into a chilled glass.