A light citrus cocktail combining fresh orange and lemon juice with grenadine and ginger ale. The balance of tart citrus and sweet spiced ginger makes it refreshing and easy to batch for gatherings.
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Shake juices and grenadine with ice and strain into ice-filled
highball glass.
Fill with ginger ale and stir.
Best served fresh. If batching the citrus-grenadine base, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours; add ginger ale and ice immediately before serving.
citrus juicer or reamer · cocktail shaker or mixing glass
Fresh juice is essential for flavor; bottled juice loses the brightness that defines this cocktail. Avoid concentrate.
Yes. Use cold ginger ale and serve over ice to keep the drink crisp and prevent carbonation loss.
Reduce grenadine to 1/2 tsp for less sweetness, or add more for a sweeter drink. Taste as you build it.
Mix citrus juice and grenadine in advance; add ginger ale and ice just before serving to preserve carbonation.
Rum, vodka, or whiskey work; 1.5 oz is a standard pour. The citrus and ginger complement aged and light spirits equally.
