The Grapefruit Crush

Warmer weather + nostalgia for Baltimore = the perfect conditions for enjoying a Grapefruit Crush.

Though I'm told that this is nothing compared to how things will be later this summer, the weather in Durham is starting to heat up. That, combined with some serious nostalgia for Baltimore had me craving a crush. Sean and I are re-watching The Wire now, which is only making me miss Baltimore more.

Also, yes. I do realize how potentially strange that sounds. A show that (very accurately) depicts the drug trade in Baltimore makes you miss that city? It's hard to explain, but yes.

You will find Crushes on the menus of bars and restaurants all over the city of Baltimore. And for good reason, too. They're super refreshing, and perfect for helping to deal with the hot, humid Baltimorean summers. The traditional flavor is orange, but grapefruit is also popular, and you'll see a myriad of other variations (key lime or creamsicle, anyone?).

Even though I'm fairly certain that I will melt during the summers here, having a Crush in hand definitely makes the heat more bearable.

I'd also be remiss if I didn't, once again, bring up how Aziz Ansari claims 50 Cent didn't know what a grapefruit was. I talked about it when I shared with you these Broiled Grapefruits. Hilarious, now and forever.

✨ Recipe

Grapefruit Crush Cocktails

Lauren Pacek

Warmer weather + nostalgia for Baltimore = the perfect conditions for enjoying a Grapefruit Crush.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1.5 oz. vodka grapefruit or plain
• 0.5 oz. triple sec
• 2 oz. grapefruit juice fresh-squeezed or bottled
• lemon-lime soda or sparkling water

Instructions

 

• Add the vodka, triple sec, and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.  Shake for 10-15 seconds, or until very cold. Strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
• Top with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. 
• Garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit.

Notes

Notes: Pamplemousse La Croix is my favorite sparkling water to use in these cocktails.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 2gSodium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

Keyword grapefruit crush

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