Blinker
A pre-Prohibition rye classic with a gorgeous pink hue — rye whiskey balanced with grapefruit juice and raspberry syrup for a tart, fruity, spirit-forward cocktail. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.8 oz Raspberry syrup
- grapefruit twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with grapefruit tart, pink grapefruit sorbet, or seared scallops to echo the drink's bright citrus and raspberry notes while celebrating its beautiful rosy hue.
Instructions
Add rye, grapefruit juice, and raspberry syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a grapefruit twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
Originally from the 1934 "The Official Mixer's Manual" by Patrick Gavin Duffy Make raspberry syrup by simmering equal parts sugar, water, and fresh raspberries The grapefruit keeps this from being too sweet — it's perfectly balanced