Del Mar
Thomas J. Story
This drink gets its backbone from aromatic gin and a zippy grapefruit shrub, which is herby and tangy. Play with different vinegars to subtly adjust the acidity and flavor profile.
This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “Now Is the Time to Use Winter Citrus. Here Are Our Favorite Recipes.“
How to Make It
1
Make the grapefruit-honey and thyme shrub: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the fruit, honey, vinegar, and thyme. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and cool.
2
Make the cocktail: Combine all cocktail ingredients except the orange peeo and shake well with ice. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with orange twist.
Ingredients
For the Grapefruit-Honey and Thyme Shrub
12 oz grapefruit juice
1 ½ cups honey
1 cup (or more) vinegar (such as red wine, apple cider, or unseasoned rice)
3 sprigs of thyme
For the Cocktail
2 oz gin
2 oz grapefruit-honey and thyme shrub; ingredients above, recipe right
½ oz lemon juice
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel, for garnish