You may have tried a Ruby cocktail in the past but our Ruby Red expands this craft grapefruit cocktail to deeper levels. It’s bright and refreshing but also complex and sophisticated. With its balanced blend of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors plus an egg white foam on top, you’ll feel like a professional bartender in no time. The best part is that all you need is a cocktail shaker to make this elegant beverage come to life
What is a Ruby Cocktail?
Our Ruby Red cocktail is based on the Ruby, an essential vodka cocktail. The Ruby cocktail uses vodka, red aperitif, elderflower liqueur, ruby red grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and egg white. But, we change things up by switching out the red aperitif for Campari to add layers of depth and tartness. We also want to note, if you’re looking for the best tasting Ruby Red, you should use freshly squeezed grapefruit and lemon juice. This allows for the highest quality possible without additives from bottled or canned juices getting in the way.
The Ruby Red, A Craft Grapefruit Cocktail
Ruby Red Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Campari
- 3/4 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3/4 oz ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp egg white
- Expressed grapefruit twist for garnish
Cocktail Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, St-Germain, Campari, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and egg white.
- Shake the shaker vigorously for about 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist and serve immediately.
Recipe by Justin Matase / Photography by Dave Bryce
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