Whether you're a seasoned pro or a home bartender looking to up your game, there's something for everyone on this list. In champagne flutes, pour 2 ½ oz (75 ml) champagne or sparkling white wine halfway up. Add ½ oz (1 tbsp) elderflower liqueur if using (or elderflower cordial) and then top with 2 ½ oz (75ml) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Stir to combine. We say: This bittersweet aperitif-style drink's light green hue and garnish befits its name and uses the tried and tested combo of gentian, gin and lemon juice.

We say: The distinctive flavours of amaro and gentian dominate this bittersweet but mellow aperitif. The Golden Trinity If the sun is going to set at 5pm and it’s miserably gray, cold and wet outside pretty much every day, at least there’s bright citrus fruit to enjoy. With: Vodka, Suze, bianco vermouth, sugar syrup, pink grapefruit juice, Peychaud's bitters and egg white. If you’re hosting a get together and looking for some good food to complement this red grapefruit martini, here are a few tasty bites: If floral is your thing, why don't you go all in and make lilac lemon cupcakesor rose white chocolate mousseto accompany your brunch! And then elderflower lemon sorbet for dessert.As a bartender, I've seen my fair share of trends come and go. But one combination that has consistently stood the test of time is elderflower and gin. It’s bright, very refreshing while being both sweet and tart at the same time. The balance of sweet and tart flavors will vary depending on the grapefruit you select. Keep in a cool dark place and strain out the grapefruit zest after two weeks.. Age at least two more weeks. The longer you age it, the smoother it becomes.

Grapefruit Liqueur:this is key! Instead of using orange liqueur, this recipe calls for Grapefruit liqueur to really highlight the tartness of blood oranges. I use Giffard Pink Grapefruit Liqueur, and it is so delicious! I also use it in my grapefruit rose sangria and grapefruit margarita. We say: A bittersweet refreshing drink for a summer's afternoon or an aperitif with grape and peach fruitiness and complexity courtesy of gentian and fresh mint. It also pairs well with other spirits, such as tequila, gin, and vodka, making it a go-to ingredient for mixologists looking to create complex and flavorful drinks. These fruits are then macerated or steeped in alcohol, allowing the flavors to infuse and develop over time. Some recipes may include additional spices or herbs to enhance the complexity of the liqueur.This is the perfect fresh grapefruit margarita! It's more than tart than sweet, as all margaritas should be, and it's bursting with fresh grapefruit and lime flavor! Not feeling the booze? No worries, swap out the vodka (or gin) and orange liqueur for seltzer or club soda.