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Fennel Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
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Fennel Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: cocktail
Keyword: fennel, grapefruit, vodka
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 1.5 oz fennel simple syrup
  • top with club soda or sparkling mineral water 

Fennel Simple Syrup

  • ½ tablespoon fennel seeds 
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar or granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Make the fennel simple syrup. Add the fennel seeds, sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar is fully dissolved.
    2. Once sugar is dissolved and syrup is slightly thickened, turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain into a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 1.5 cups, and keeps up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.
    3. Make the cocktail. Add simple syrup, vodka and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker or mason jar and shake well. Fill a highball glass with ice and pour mixture over. Top with club soda or sparkling mineral water and garnish with grapefruit slice. Make 1.