2/12/2024 0 Comments Rum grapefruit cocktail![]() I like buying these little grapefruit juice cans because I never go through a giganto bottle before it goes bad. Fresh is still definitely better, but I really don’t mind going pre-squeezed. But I make an exception for grapefruit juice. Bottled lemon juice and lime juice taste worlds different than their fresh counterparts. If you’ve been around Girl & Tonic for a while, you know I always tell everyone to use fresh citrus juice. Discover innovative recipes and learn how to make low-calorie variations of rum cocktail favorites. The ginger brings a spicy kick and the grapefruit and grenadine combo make it fruity without being too sweet. These low-calorie rum drinks pack tons of tropical flavor with fewer calories. The base is spiced rum (Kraken is my favorite), then ginger beer, grapefruit juice, and grenadine. If you’re a fan of a Dark & Stormy, then you’ll probably love this Sea Monster cocktail. I went back to the Pin that I saved all those years ago and that person said they got it from the “cute lil lady over at Sweet Toothed” but alas, Sweet no longer exists. I would love to give credit to the original creator of the Sea Monster cocktail, but I can’t. If you ain’t about to make your own, this stuff is a superb option. Ingredients: 1.5 Oz Captain Morgan Caribbean Grapefruit 0.75 Oz Fresh Lime Juice 0.75 Oz Simple Syrup 1 Grapefruit Wedge Directions: Combine all ingredients. Strain the strawberry, lime, simple syrup and rum mixture. It’s also colored with vegetable juice (yay for no red dye!), non-GMO, and has no high fructose corn syrup. Top Your Bacardi Rum Cocktail with Sparkling Grapefruit Juice and Garnish. Unlike Rose’s, it’s not too sweet and it actually tastes like pomegranate. 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only 1 1/2 oz. It’s alright if it’s what you can find, but I’m officially here for the Barsmith grenadine. While we’re on the subject of grenadine, I’ll give a shout out to the one seen in the pictures. It’s a fun nod back to my early cocktail-making days. We made this drink several times together back then and on the rare occasion that I have grapefruit juice around, I’ll make one. I mean, teeny tiny freeze-dried shrimpies that come to life by adding water and require little-to-no care? Sign me up. I’ve bought a couple kits in my lifetime and wouldn’t mind having them again. Or is it?… No, no it’s definitely a Sea Monster. In fact, I still think of it as a Sea Monkey and have to remind myself that that’s not the real name of this drink. Once I accidentally called this drink a “Sea Monkey” and we’ve joked about it ever since. Aren’t those glasses gorgeous? They belong to my friend and they’re my favorite ever.
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