Ingredients:

  • ounces (45 ml) London Dry Gin
  • ounce (22.5 ml) Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
  • ounce (7.5 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ounce (7.5 ml) Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio)
  • To top (approx. 3-4 oz / 90-120 ml) Chilled Brut Champagne or Dry Sparkling Wine
  • Grapefruit Twist or Wheel for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Chill your champagne flute or coupe glass thoroughly, preferably in the freezer.
  2. Add the gin, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with high-quality ice. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until the shaker is well-chilled on the outside (about 15–20 seconds).
  4. Double strain the chilled mixture from the shaker into the prepared, chilled glass.
  5. Gently top the mixture with the chilled Champagne or sparkling wine, pouring slowly to preserve the carbonation.
  6. Express the oils from a grapefruit twist over the surface of the drink by bending the peel, then place the twist or a thin wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.