Blushing Italian

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 18

Blushing Italian cocktail recipe for a refreshing drink

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 ounces gin
	1/2 ounce campari
	4 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice , chilled

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

176

Sugar

Fat

The Blushing Italian cocktail is a modern twist on a classic Italian cocktail, the Negroni. This drink is perfect for happy hour or entertaining friends. The ruby red grapefruit juice in the cocktail adds a refreshing tartness to the drink, making it perfect for hot summer days. The use of campari creates a bitter flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the grapefruit juice. This drink is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, campari, and ruby red grapefruit juice.
2.	Add ice and shake well.
3.	Strain into a chilled glass and enjoy!

PROS

The Blushing Italian cocktail is a refreshing and balanced drink perfect for hot summer days.

The combination of gin, campari, and grapefruit juice creates a unique flavor that is both tart and sweet.

This cocktail is also low in calories and sugar compared to other mixed drinks.

CONS

Some people may find the bitterness of campari too strong for their taste.

Additionally, the alcohol content of this cocktail may not be suitable for those with a low alcohol tolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cocktail is not particularly healthy, the ruby red grapefruit juice used in the recipe is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Moderate consumption of alcohol, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise, has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.