Best Grapefruit Bourbon Fizz Recipes

Figgy Bourbon Fizz image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time P2DT5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ripe fresh figs, halved
2 cups bourbon
1 fresh fig, halved
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (Grade B)
Squeeze of lemon juice, plus 2 lemon twists, for garnish
Dashes of bitters
Ginger beer, very cold

Steps:

For the fig-infused bourbon: Put the figs in a pint jar, pour over the bourbon and cover tightly. Set aside in a cool, dark place for at least 2 days and up to 7 days.
For the fizz: Divide the fig between 2 old-fashioned glasses. To each glass, add 1 teaspoon of the maple syrup, a small squeeze of lemon juice and a couple of dashes of bitters. Muddle the ingredients until well incorporated.
Fill the glasses with crushed ice. Pour over 1 1/2 ounces of fig-infused bourbon, then top with some ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

Cucumber-Infused Gin-and-Grapefruit Fizz image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 12h10m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Persian cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber), thinly sliced into rounds, plus more slices for serving
12 ounces gin, such as Hendrick's
8 large ice cubes, or regular ice cubes
3 12-ounce bottles grapefruit soda, such as Spindrift

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a small pitcher. Mash with a muddling tool or a wooden spoon until cucumbers release juices and break down into small pieces. Add gin, cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.
Place ice in each serving glass. Pour 1 1/2 ounces cucumber-infused gin into each and top with soda. Stir once, garnish with cucumber slices, and serve immediately.