Like the menu and dessert, when selecting a cocktail for a picnic, choose one that can be made in a large batch in advance. This rosemary ruby cocktail is refreshing and delicious. It combines a rosemary simple syrup with vodka and grapefruit juice. To make a nonalcoholic version, substitute sparkling water for the vodka. Fill a cooler with seasonal ale, water, and single-serving juices. Don't forget to pack extra ice for the cocktails. Get this tantalizing cocktail recipe when you read more.
Rosemary Ruby Cocktails
From Everyday With Rachael Ray
From Everyday With Rachael Ray
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
12 sprigs rosemary
3 cups ruby-red grapefruit juice
1 1/2 cups vodka
3/4 teaspoon bitters
Ice cubes
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water, the sugar, and 6 rosemary sprigs to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid is clear, about 5 minutes. Let cool; discard the rosemary.
- In a pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, vodka, bitters, and 3/4 cup rosemary-sugar syrup.
- Pour into 6 rocks glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each with a rosemary sprig.
Makes 6 cocktails.
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i don't know why - but i was wondering how you were going to work pumpkin into a drink and here i see that you dont = that was a GREAT bait and switch! i'm a sucker for drinks like this - one of the first drinks that i ever had was a salty dog (i.e. vodka and grapefruit) and i loved it.
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