End of summer delight

As a companion to the famous Orange Crush cocktail, try one of our favorite end-of-summer “go-to” cocktails…The Grapefruit Crush. This is pretty darn refreshing, and easy sipping on a hot, late summer day. It is best if you can fresh squeeze the juice, but if you arew hitting the grocery store…stick with pure juice. Natural is better!

Actually, we like it so much one of our Crush plaid shirts is named after it! 

Try making this refreshing drink and send us a photo on Instagram at @maddafella Enjoy!

Ingredients

¾ cup (6 ounces) freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice…go with Ruby Red grapefruits.

¼ cup (2 ounces) vodka (favorite is Deep Eddy Ruby Red)

2 tablespoons triple sec

 Splash of lemon-lime sparkling water or club soda for the “skinny” version (use Sprite soda if you like it sweet)

Garnish with a lime slice 

Instructions

1. Combine the grapefruit juice, vodka, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice.

2. Cover and shake vigorously.

3. Pour contents of shaker into a tall glass.

4. Pour a splash of lemon-lime sparkling water on top and stir to combine.

5. Garnish with lime slice.

Yield: Makes 2 servings