Based off an Irish Wolfhound cocktail I had at a local restaurant, I decided to create my own with a unique twist – smoke! The hint of smoky flavor is just enough to balance out the sweet and spicy ginger beer and tang from the grapefruit juice. Use a high-quality Irish whiskey for best results! Depending on the size of your grapefruit, you just might have enough juice left to make another cocktail or two!
Ingredients
- 1 ruby red grapefruit
- ½ teaspoon smoked salt, or to taste
- 4 pieces crystallized ginger, divided
- ice cubes, or as needed
- 3 fluid ounces Irish whiskey
- 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
- 2 ounces ginger beer (such as Fever Tree®)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Step 2
Cut grapefruit in half crosswise. Cut a slice from one of the halves, about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides of the grapefruit slice with smoked salt.
Step 3
Place grapefruit halves cut-side down on hot grill, along with grapefruit slice. Grill until slightly charred and grill marks appear, flipping the slice halfway through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool. Squeeze the juice from both halves and set aside. Cut grapefruit slice into 6 wedges.
Step 4
Add 2 slices of ginger and 4 wedges of sliced grapefruit to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to slightly crush the crystallized ginger and grapefruit. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, whiskey, and 3 fluid ounces of grapefruit juice. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds.
Step 5
Fill 2 rocks glasses with crushed ice and divide cocktail amongst the 2 glasses. Top each glass with 1 fluid ounce of ginger beer. Garnish with remaining grapefruit wedges and crystallized ginger.
Cook’s Note:
Fever Tree(R) also makes a smoky ginger ale that tastes excellent in this drink.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 193 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Sodium580mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars15g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C43mg | 216% |
Calcium44mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium350mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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