Jarren Vink
The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 16 Servings
Ingredients
5
Fresno chiles, halved lengthwise, plus 1 whole, for serving
1
750 ml. bottle bourbon
1¾
cups dry vermouth
1¾
cups fresh grapefruit juice
1
cup fresh lime juice
1
cup simple syrup
Lime wheels (for serving)
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine halved chiles and bourbon in a pitcher and let stand 30 minutes. Fish out chiles and discard. Stir vermouth, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into spicy bourbon; chill until cold.
Step 2
Add lime wheels and whole chile to pitcher just before serving. Serve in rocks glasses filled with ice.
Step 3
DO AHEAD: Cocktail can be mixed 3 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 200 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 19 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 17 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 170