Ruby

Good cocktails create a perfect balance between tart and sweet. Such is the case with the vodka-based RUBY cocktail, created by veteran mixologist and author Tony Abou-Ganim. The tart tones of lemon juice, grapefruit juice and Aperol are offset by St-Germain elderflower liqueur as well as the sweetness already in Aperol. Everything is held together with a touch of egg white for richness and texture. This is a wonderfully fruity and refreshing cocktail to imbibe in the summer.

Requirements: vodka, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Aperol, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, egg white, grapefruit twist for garnish

• 1.5 oz. vodka
• 3/4 oz. St-Germain liqueur
• 1/2 oz. Aperol
• 3/4 oz. grapefruit juice
• 3/4 oz. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp egg white
• 1 grapefruit twist for garnish

Dry shake (without ice) all ingredients in a shaker for 15 seconds to create foam from the egg white. Add ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of grapefruit.

Comments: This cocktail is best with the egg white as described above. Without this signature element, the Ruby doesn’t hold up as well and could easily be substituted with one of similar cocktails listed below.

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