If you like grapefruit, you can't go wrong with this recipe from Gramercy Tavern in New York City.
Servings: Serves 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup Campari
- 2/3 cup sweet vermouth
- Splash of Moscato or other dessert wine
Directions
In a saucepan, simmer 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water until it reaches the consistency of thin syrup, about 2 minutes. Add 1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into 8 wedges. Simmer 5 more minutes. Cool mixture and transfer it to a pitcher. Add 1 cup vodka, 1 cup Campari and 2/3 cup sweet vermouth. Cover and steep at least 1 hour.
To serve: Pour Campari mixture halfway to the top of each chilled martini glass, and fill each almost to the rim with chilled fresh grapefruit juice. Top off with a splash of Moscato or other sparkling dessert wine.
Printed from Oprah.com on May 26, 2012
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