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Empress Grapefruit Collins
5 from 4 votes

Empress Grapefruit Collins

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Drinks, Cocktails

Ingredients

  • 4 oz gin Empress brand
  • 4 oz seltzer water cold
  • 3 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 2 oz simple syrup (see recipe in notes below)

Instructions

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  1. Add grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold seltzer to the bottom of a Collins glass. Stir to combine, then add ice cubes, ensuring there is about 1 to 1 1/2" of room remaining at the top of the glass (you'll need about 1 1/2" for a narrower glass and 1" for a wider glass).
  2. Gently pour the Empress gin over top of the drink and garnish with a grapefruit slice before serving. Stir well to incorporate before drinking.

Notes

  • For the Simple Syrup: add equal parts sugar and water (I used 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup water) to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Lower heat to a simmer and stir to ensure the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  • To add more complexity of flavor, use honey simple syrup instead of sugar based simple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 56mg (1%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.