The Citrus Thing

Inspired by a cocktail I fell in love with at @bottegabham in Birmingham, Alabama, this drink is my little love letter to citrus season. It’s bright, fresh, and endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand. I’ve been making it with all types of citrus- oranges, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, but my personal favorite is grapefruit — it gives the most beautiful balance of tart and sweet. It feels festive, simple, and just a little bit fancy… which is exactly my kind of cocktail.

Ingredients
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces freshly squeezed citrus juice (grapefruit is my favorite)
1 ounce Grand Marnier

Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, fresh citrus juice, and Grand Marnier. Muddle the citrus well right in the shaker to release all that bright flavor, then shake until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass and serve immediately.