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Grapefruit

Brown Derby

This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.

Greyhound

This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.

Palaver Punch

This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.

Outer Sunset

Cynar, a bitter Italian liqueur, is an excellent partner for fresh grapefruit in this take on a popular tequila cocktail.

Blinker

Keep your coupes chilled and ready for this simple 3-ingredient rye whiskey cocktail.

Salmoncito

Invite Campari and grapefruit into your G&T for an extra-refreshing (and easy) cocktail.

Sea Breeze

With nearly a century of bartending history behind it, this easy vodka cocktail stands the test of time.

Salty Dog

With its signature salted rim, this vodka and grapefruit cocktail is one easy summer drink.

Rum Club Daiquiri

The house daiquiri at Rum Club in Portland, Oregon is an exceptionally delicious rum cocktail.

Asta Collins

This vodka and Campari cocktail is pretty and pink, long and bubbly, but with a decent bitter kick.

Grapefruit Rosemary Spritzer

This is a love-at-first-sip kind of nonalcoholic drink—grapefruit and rosemary make a perfect pair.

The Ultimate Paloma

This Paloma recipe is a refreshing tequila cocktail with grapefruit soda, brightened with a quick squeeze of fresh lime and grapefruit.

Barley-Cornmeal Crust

Barley flour, cornmeal, and a hint of grapefruit juice make this easy pie crust extra flavorful. Try it with this Blueberry-Nectarine Lattice Pie.

Sunrise Ruby

This fresh, tangy, tropical-style cocktail plays up the rich rum finish in Angel’s Envy Rye, without overpowering the whiskey’s spice.

Thunderer

This easy-to-make cocktail was one of the earlier drinks I created for the bar menu at our Brentwood restaurant, Tavern. It is made with a honey syrup infused with fresh ginger and chiles de árbol, so you get those flavors and that heat in the cocktail. I added grapefruit to make it tangy.

Royal Dock Cooler

Keep it simple and light with this large-format play on the Daiquiri, where the dial is turned all the way up with the addition of black tea and dried citrus.

Guava, Grapefruit, and Rosemary Agua Fresca

This refreshing nonalcoholic drink recipe is flexible and easy to make. Adjust the sweetness levels to your taste and swap in whatever ripe fruit you have on hand.

Red Hook Criterium Cocktail

This bitter and juicy highball is one of the greatest hits at Fort Defiance in Brooklyn.

The Blaylock

It couldn’t be simpler to combine honey, grapefruit, lemon, and seltzer, but the mixture is surprisingly complex in flavor, both tangy and rich.