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Pink Grapefruit Gin Slush

I always like to use fresh citrus juice but if fresh grapefruits aren't available, store-bought pink grapefruit juice will work as well. Should you want the slush to be more gin-forward, use the larger amount of gin. If you're not a fan of gin, vodka will work in its place, as would tequila, which a reader mentioned in the comments. (Thanks!) This slush very refreshing on its own, but would make a nice dessert topped with fresh raspberries tossed in a little sugar. In the winter, you can garnish it with orange and grapefruit sections, as well as sliced kumquats. No matter what the season, if you want to splash a little extra gin (or a bitter aperitif, such as Campari) over it, be my guest.
Servings 4 servings
  • 2 cups (500ml) pink grapefruit juice, preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60-80ml) gin
  • In a small saucepan, warm about 1/4 cup (60ml) of the grapefruit juice with the sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir the mixture into the rest of the grapefruit juice. Add the gin.
  • Pour the slush mixture into a freezer-safe container and chill for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Notes

To serve: Pile the slush into chilled glasses.
Storage: The slush will keep for at least one month in the freezer, well covered.