Grilled grapefruit cocktail

• 1 grapefruit
• 60 ml of gin
• 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 15 ml simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar is dissolved and cooled)
• Ice cubes
• Optional: fresh thyme for garnish

Oil can
Spatula

Have ice cubes ready.

Cut the grapefruit in half; also provide a few wedges as a garnish.

Heat the plancha over medium-high heat.

Grill the grapefruit on the honey grate grill for 3-5 minutes, until they have nice grill marks and are slightly caramelized.

Remove the grilled grapefruit halves from the plancha and let them cool.

Squeeze the juice from one half of the grilled grapefruit and strain the juice to remove any pulp.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the freshly squeezed grilled grapefruit juice, gin, lime juice and simple syrup.

Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.

Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.

If desired, garnish the cocktail with a sprig of fresh thyme for an aromatic touch.

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing grilled grapefruit cocktail!

The grilled grapefruit adds a subtle smoky flavor to the cocktail, giving it a unique and refreshing twist.

Ideal as an aperitif to start the evening.