Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fall, fall cocktails, fall gin cocktails, Gin, gin and tonic, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup
Servings: 1
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice
- 2- inch grapefruit peel
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme plus extra for garnish
- Simple syrup optional, to taste
- Tonic water
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the gin, grapefruit juice, grapefruit peel, and fresh thyme sprigs to release their flavors.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, add simple syrup to taste.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake briefly to mix and chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture into your desired glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with tonic water to your liking.
Garnish with additional thyme sprigs. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of tonic water based on how strong you want your cocktail.
- Lightly bruise the thyme sprigs before garnishing to release their aromatic oils.