Grapefruit–Vermouth Spritz

Spritz al pompelmO

This pale pink, relatively low-alcohol drink is crisp and refreshing, making it perfect for a brunch or a summer outdoor “girls’ night” gathering. I like to use a dry Italian vermouth here. Vermouth will keep in your pantry for quite a while (longer than an opened bottle of wine) and can be used to deglaze skillets in the same way you’d use white wine.

Yield

Makes 2 cocktails

Ingredients

4 ounces dry vermouth 4 ounces pink grapefruit juice Ice cubes 8 ounces chilled grapefruit seltzer Pink grapefruit slices and rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Recipe

Divide the vermouth and grapefruit juice between two wine glasses. Fill the glasses with ice. Top with the seltzer. Stir each with a rosemary sprig. Add the sprig and a grapefruit slice to each glass and serve.