Gonzo Grapefruit Recipes

NINA FRESA

Steps:

• In a cocktail shaker with ice combine and shake sugar, vodka, Triple Sec, guava and lime juices, and strawberry puree. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the strawberry.

GONZO GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Set 1 oven rack on the highest level, then preheat broiler.
• Using a small serrated knife, cut around grapefruit to separate the fruit from the skin and the segments from each other (just like your mother did for you). Pour out a bit of the grapefruit juice to make room for the vodka.
• Drizzle 1 ounce of vodka over each grapefruit half and let it seep between the slices (I doubt your mother did this for you).
• Immediately before broiling, sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar over the top of each grapefruit half.
• Place grapefruit directly on rack under the broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Garnish with a raspberry or strawberry, if available. Serve immediately.

GRAPEFRUIT VESPER

Steps:

• For the syrup: Combine the honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until combined. Remove and cool.
• For the vesper: Combine the aperitif, grapefruit juice, vodka and syrup to taste in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with grapefruit peel.