This Rosemary Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail is the perfect balance of citrusy and herby flavors that go perfectly with your favorite vodka. The addition of egg white makes a beautiful and creamy foam to perfect this drink!
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Why I Love This Recipe
Rosemary and grapefruit make a great combination and are perfect for cocktails! This Rosemary Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail is easy to make and will quickly become a favorite when you have fresh grapefruit juice on hand, just like with my Grapefruit Pisco Sour.
Adding egg white is optional, but it creates a creamy and pretty foam on top that makes this cocktail even better. If you are looking for more grapefruit cocktail recipes, check out my Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita!
Egg White Alternative for Cocktails
An alternative to adding egg white to cocktails is to substitute aquafaba instead. Aquafaba is the "bean liquid" usually from garbanzo beans/chickpeas. It's gluten-free and dairy-free and an excellent alternative for people with an egg allergy, who don't consume eggs or do not want to use raw egg white. Simply substitute 1-2 tablespoon of aquafaba for 1 egg white.
You definitely don't have to add egg white to this cocktail. I personally like the foam it creates and it makes this cocktail so pretty. Not everyone is comfortable adding egg white to their drink, and that's ok! See my notes in the recipe card on the USDA comments on egg whites in the recipe.
What is Dry Shake?
Dry shake is shaking your cocktail ingredients in a cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice for at least 30 seconds, longer if you can. Dry shaking a cocktail is usually instructed when there is an egg white or egg white substitute in the cocktail.
The reason to dry shake a cocktail is to foam up the egg white and to get all of the ingredients meshed together. After you dry shake, add ice to the cocktail shaker, and wet shake for another 30 seconds or more.
How to Make This Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail
Add all of the cocktail ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice and dry shake for 20-30 seconds. Add fresh ice to the shaker and shake again for another 20-30 seconds.
Strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into your favorite cocktail glass. Garnish with a small piece of rosemary for aroma and presentation. Cheers!
How to Make Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2-3 medium fresh rosemary sprigs (about ¼ cup and not dried rosemary)
Place the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the sugar has dissolved add the rosemary sprigs and allow the mixture to boil for 4-5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool the syrup with the rosemary sprigs steeping the mixture. Once cool, remove the rosemary and place the syrup in a sealable bottle or jar. The syrup will last in the fridge for several weeks.
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Rosemary Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, strained
- 1 large egg white
- ½ ounces rosemary simple syrup (recipe below)
- small sprig of rosemary for garnish (optinal)
Rsoemary Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2-3 medium fresh rosemary sprigs (about ¼ cup and not dried rosemary)
Instructions
Rosemary Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
- Place the vodka, grapefruit juice, egg white, and rosemary simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 8-10 seconds. Add fresh ice to the shaker and shake again for an additional 8-10 seconds.
- Pour and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a small piece of rosemary and enjoy immediately. Cheers!
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Place the water and sugar in a small saucepan over med-high heat. Once the sugar has dissolved add the rosemary sprigs and allow the mixture to boil for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool the syrup with the rosemary sprigs steeping the mixture. Once cool, remove the rosemary and place the syrup in a sealable bottle or jar. The syrup will last in the fridge for several weeks.
Notes
- You can substitute 1-2 tablespoon of aquafaba for eggwhite in this cocktail.
- *The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers it safe to use raw eggs if they are pasteurized. Bottom Line: Raw eggs may contain a type of pathogenic bacteria called Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. However, the risk of an egg being contaminated is quite low. Please proceed at your own risk and decide if you are ok with this. I have never had an issue.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Jamie says
This is so refreshing and perfect for the end of my day!
Emily says
Cheers, Jaime!
Jessica Formicola says
I love cooking with rosemary, but putting it in a cocktail is genius! I love grapefruit too, so this is right up my alley!
Emily says
That's awesome! You are definitely going to love this cocktail, enjoy!
Chef Dennis says
This cocktail is so refreshingly great!
Emily says
I'm glad you think so, Dennis!
Addison says
I love the grapefruit here!
kris says
I'm here for anything with rosemary in it!!
Emily says
Oh yes, me too, and it pairs so well with grapefruit! Enjoy!
Audrey says
I made this for my grapefruit loving husband and he loved it!
Emily says
Glad to hear it! This is definitely a drink for grapefruit lovers 😍!
Sara says
Sounds delicious, these will be great over the summer, they sound super refreshing 😋
Emily says
They are so refreshing, you will love this on the patio this summer!
Red Beans and Eric says
You always have great-looking drinks to share. This cocktail looks so good and refreshing. I never added eggwhites to a drink before but after seeing this I want to give it a try.
Emily says
Thanks, Eric, I do love pretty cocktails! Egg white is a whole new experience in cocktails but they add so much. I hope you try it soon!
Shanna A. says
This looks so yummy! I can't wait to give this a try this weekend.
Emily says
Cheers, Shanna! I know you will love it!
Angela says
I love adding herbs to cocktails. The flavor is wonderful and unexpected. The foam on top just completes the cocktail. Delicious!
Emily says
Sometimes we forget how much a little herb can change something, especially a cocktail 😊.
Jenny says
This cocktail was outstanding. Refreshing, with all the flavors I love. I never used an egg white for a cocktail before, and it was a pleasant surprise to see and taste the result. My husband and I enjoyed this cocktail very much and will make it again. It was a treat.
Emily says
Egg white is such a game-changer in cocktails, I'm so happy to hear you gave it a try and loved it!
Lauren says
I always have lavender simple syrup on hand but never thought to make rosemary simple syrup! I honestly can't wait to try this cocktail!
Emily says
Lauren, I always have lavender syrup on hand as well...LOL! Great minds think alike. I think you will really enjoy the rosemary syrup in this cocktail...enjoy!
Pam says
Love that foamy layer from the eggwhite and that rosemary simple syrup is going to be used in so many cocktails!
Emily says
Thanks, Pam! You're right, that rosemary syrup can be used in so many different cocktails and drinks. Enjoy!