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
Preparation
Step 1Make 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.Step 2Stir 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.Step 3Prepare 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.Step 4Prepare 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.
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