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Grapefruit-Ginger Bourbon Sour has fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, Bourbon, and an easy homemade ginger simple syrup. The most delicious tart and sweet co*cktail recipe!
Grapefruit makes the most refreshing co*cktails! Try Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkler and Grapefruit Margaritas, too!
Have I told you guys that I’m obsessed with grapefruit right now. I’m buying bags and bagsof grapefruit every week and then running out within 3 days.
I can’t get enough.
This recipe was so delicious. I’m not usually a bourbon person, I just think it is way too sweet but the tart grapefruit with the sweet bourbon was perfect. And then the homemade ginger syrup adds a little bit of spiciness. Everything just works so well together!
This got me really excited for summer co*cktails. Anyone else ready for pool days and icy margaritas?
Ingredients
- Sugar – this is going to be used to make a really quick and easy ginger simple syrup. It’s is just 1 part water and 1 part sugar with a knob of fresh ginger.
- Water – also for the ginger simple syrup.
- Ginger – it has to be fresh ginger because you are using it to make the simple syrup.
- Grapefruit – I highly suggest using fresh grapefruit juice but in a pinch, the bottled stuff will work. I know most of the grocery stores around me now sell freshly squeezed juice in the produce section.
- Limes – use fresh lime juice if you can. Plus, you’ll want to garnish the finished drink with a slice of lime!
- Bourbon – use your favorite brand of Bourbon. I like Bulleit for a moderately priced but still really delicious Bourbon.
How To Make Grapefruit Ginger Bourbon Smash
- Make ginger syrup. Heat sugar, water, and ginger over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Remove ginger and discard.
- Assemble. Combine ginger syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.
- Serve. Fill 6 glasses with ice. Add ⅓ cup bourbon and ½ cup juice mixture to each glass.
How Long Is Ginger Syrup Good For?
The ginger simple syrup will be good in the fridge for up to 1 month. Make sure to store it in an airtight container. I store mine in mason jars with a plastic lid.
More Bourbon co*cktail Recipes
- Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash
- Raspberry Bourbon Smash
- Bourbon Apple Sidecar
- Lemonade Bourbon Spritzer
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Yield: 6 servings
Grapefruit-Ginger Bourbon Sour
Grapefruit-Ginger Bourbon Sour has fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, Bourbon, and an easy homemade ginger simple syrup. The most delicious tart and sweet co*cktail recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 ¾ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups bourbon
Instructions
- Heat sugar, water, and ginger over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Remove ginger and discard.
- Combine ginger syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.
- Fill 6 glasses with ice. Add ⅓ cup bourbon and ½ cup juice mixture to each glass. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 298Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 0gSugar: 34gProtein: 0g
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Alex says
Thanks. It’s bourbon’s time to shine
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Nicole Taggart says
ugh FB videos.
come to tampa, we can drink and make videos. Then people will watched our drunkness. ha!Reply
Lynne | 365 Days of Baking and More says
Amanda, I know this post is from a few months ago, (saw that after I typed in the whole comment haha), but I’m sorry that you struggled with the video editing. It is QUITE aggravating at first. It really does wonders for FB engagement and you can always put it into the blog post, too! Not that I’m an expert, but I’ll gladly offer any assistance. There’s always FB live if you want to go that route. ;-)
Grapefruit, yes! Used to eat the yellow ones when I was little, now I’m completely addicted to the red. They are SO good! It’s Friday and Fridays definitely call for a co*cktail. I’ve got all the ingredients – is 6:50 am too early??Reply
Eden Passante says
This sounds so good! I love the idea of mixing grapefruit and ginger together!
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Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
I completely understand about the grapefruit! I love that something so sunny is in season in Winter. It gives hope for Spring!! I also think I need two or three of these yummy co*cktails. It’s five o’clock somewhere right?
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