Grapefruit Bliss Whiskey Smash

This Grapefruit Bliss Whiskey Smash is a refreshing and delightful cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of pomegranate with the citrusy tang of ruby red grapefruit. The smooth bourbon whiskey and creamy egg white combine to create a velvety texture, while the pomegranate arils add a burst of flavor with each sip.

Grapefruit Bliss Whiskey Smash

A refreshing and delightful whiskey cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of pomegranate with the citrusy tang of ruby red grapefruit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 3/8 cup fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 1 1/2 oz pomegranate simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 thin slice ruby red grapefruit, for garnish
  • pomegranate arils, for garnish
  • ice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and pomegranate arils. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Simmer for 5 minutes, then allow to cool and strain into a container.
  2. Fill a cocktail glass with ice and add a slice of grapefruit.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine bourbon, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish with pomegranate arils.