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Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail

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This Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail is the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavor! It’s a simple, light and crisp cocktail you could drink all summer long!

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

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Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

I absolutely love light and crisp cocktails, especially those with a slight hint of sweetness such as this Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail! I got the idea for this cocktail when I was harvesting some fresh thyme from my herb garden. I started to think about all of the possible recipe ideas, but as soon as I cut open one of my Sunkist® California Star Ruby Grapefruits, I just knew that I had to pair these two flavors together!

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

Grapefruit is one of my favorite fruits because it’s so versatile. You can add it to almost any sweet or savory recipe, or enjoy it au naturel as a yummy snack!  Besides being refreshingly delicious, grapefruit has some pretty amazing health benefits too!

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

Did You Know…???

  • Red and Pink Grapefruit varieties get their color from lycopene, which is a natural antioxidant.
  • Eating grapefruit may play a role in supporting a healthy body weight.
  • Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and good source of Vitamin A and fiber.

*For more information on grapefruit, visit https://www.sunkist.com/

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

To make this cocktail, start by peeling and slicing your grapefruit and adding them to a shaker. Next, rinse off your fresh thyme and add it to the shaker. I absolutely love using herbs in my cocktail recipes. Thyme is a strong herb that goes well with citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, oranges, and lemon.  

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

Next, add in a couple of tablespoons of honey and a few ounces of vodka. Muddle these flavors together until everything is combined. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail over ice and garnish with a slice of grapefruit and fresh thyme.

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

This delightful cocktail will quickly become your favorite summer drink because it’s made with fresh ingredients, such as Sunkist® Grapefruit, and it’s super easy to make! Cheers to a happy and healthy summer!

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail

Servings 2
Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 3 Sunkist® California Star Ruby Grapefruit peeled and sliced
  • Fresh thyme
  • 6 ounces vodka
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Ice

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer

Instructions

  • Add the grapefruit, thyme, vodka, and honey to the shaker and muddle the ingredients for about 3 minutes, or until well combined.
  • Place the strainer inside of the shaker with the coil facing down. Hold the strainer in place with your fingers and pour over ice.
  • Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and thyme, if desired. Enjoy!
Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail made with Sunkist California Star Ruby Grapefruit, honey, thyme, & vodka. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

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