Grapefruit Americano

Campari, Vermouth, Grapefruit, and Salt

Bartender Mike Capoferri of Thunderbolt | Los Angeles
Yield: 1 cocktail

Adapted by StarChefs | June 2021

INGREDIENTS:

Grapefruit Cordial:
500 grams clarified grapefruit juice
450 grams sugar
25 grams grapefruit peels
10 grams citric acid

20% Saline Solution:
100 grams salt

To Assemble and Serve:
(Yield: 1 cocktail)
1½ ounces Campari
1 ounce blanc vermouth

METHOD:

For the Grapefruit Cordial:
To a pot, add grapefruit juice, sugar, and peels. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat, stirring to dissolve all sugar. Strain out solids. Stir in the citric acid then allow to cool. Bottle and reserve.

For the 20% Saline Solution:
Stir salt into 400 milliliters water until fully incorporated. Set aside. 

To Assemble and Serve:
Add both ingredients, 1¼ ounces Grapefruit Cordial, 3 drops 20% Saline Solution, and 3¾ ounces water to a carbonation vessel and chill to 20°F. Carbonate 3 rounds at 45 PSI. Can in 8-ounce slim cans and store at 20°F. Serve with ice.

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