This Easy Brunch Cocktail SPARKLES 😍

© Suzanne ClementsThis sparkling version of a classic Greyhound cocktail is crazy refreshing. Make it for your next brunch at home!

A classic greyhound keeps it simple: grapefruit juice, vodka or gin, and ice. Our version includes some sparkly upgrades: a sweet/savory rim made of sugar and salt, and a sugar-encrusted sprig of rosemary. Refreshing and easy to down, they're great for a lively brunch or cocktail hour.

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Yields: 2

Process Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp.

  water

• 3 tbsp.

  granulated sugar, divided

• 2

  rosemary sprigs

• 1/2 tsp.

  granulated sugar

• 1/2 tsp.

  kosher salt

• 8 oz.

  fresh or store-bought grapefruit juice, divided

• 4 oz.

  vodka, divided

• ice

• 2

  grapefruit wedges, for garnish

Directions

1. Make sugared rosemary: Cut a rectangle of parchment paper long and wide enough to fit your rosemary sprigs and place on a plate. In a small skillet or sauce pan over medium heat, combine water and 2 tablespoons sugar.
2. Stir sugar until dissolved, then turn off heat. Add rosemary sprigs and turn to coat entirely in sugar mixture. Transfer rosemary to prepared parchment paper, and let dry 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining sugar over rosemary to coat, then let dry for 30 to 35 minutes more, or until dry to the touch.
3. Prepare glasses: Combine sugar and salt on a small shallow plate. Use a grapefruit wedge to wet the rim of both serving glasses, then dip into sugar-salt mixture to coat.
4. Prepare cocktail: into 2 highball glasses, divide grapefruit juice and vodka. Fill glasses with ice and stir to chill. Garnish with sugared rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wedge.