Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 06:58 pm

What a lovely drink.
@Regrann from @dapper_drinks – ?Sparkling Sunset: Gin | Grapefruit | Bubbles?

1½ oz @kovaldistillery Dry Gin
1 oz @giffardusa Grapefruit Liqueur
¼ @campariamerica Campari
¾ oz Lemon Juice
¼ Cinnamon Syrup (Recipe Below)
2 Dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
2-3 oz Champagne or Dry Sparkling Wine
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Combine all ingredients, except champagne, into a shaker with ice. Shake well and double strain into a chilled coupe or champagne flute. Top with the chilled champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Serve.
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Cinnamon Syrup: Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 4-5 broken up cinnamon sticks to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil then turn off heat. Let steep for 60 minutes. Fine strain. Cool. Bottle. Refrigerate.
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I made this one for New Years Eve but never had a chance to photograph it. The @giffardusa Grapefruit Liqueur is the star here. I was first introduced to it by a bartender a few years back and it’s, without a doubt, one of my favorite liqueurs that I own. I haven’t found a base spirit that it doesn’t pair well with. Do yourself a favor and track a bottle of this down (all the Giffard stuff is amazing by the way, but the grapefruit is definitely my favorite). This drink is crisp, bright, and has a small bitter bite. It would be a great brunch drink as well! Cheers!