One of my favorite people to follow on Instagram is Sarah Adler from Simply Real Health. Her realness and smile always makes me happy, plus she’s got the cutest baby boy & some pretty awesome motherhood tips too!
Anyway, Sarah came out with a cookbook called Simply Real Eating and I’m finally getting around to sharing a recipe post-baby. Sarah’s book is full of healthy, inviting plant forward recipes that also happen to be gluten and dairy free. One of my favorite chapters of the book though? Her epic cocktails!
I thought it would be perfect to celebrate with a summer cocktail that will transport your taste buds to the sunshine of Palm Springs. Both gorgeous and delicious.
Ingredients in a Palm Springs cocktail
You’ll just need five simple ingredients to make this super refreshing summertime cocktail:
- Fresh grapefruit juice
- Fresh lime juice
- Vodka or gin
- Cointreau
- Ice
- Club Soda
- Garnishes: jalapeƱo slices, grapefruit peel and/or hibiscus flowers (if you’re feelin’ fancy)
How to make a Palm Springs cocktail
Combine all the ingredients, except the club soda and citrus garnishes, in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over two pretty cocktail glasses filled with ice. Add club soda for a dash of fizz, if you wish. Garnish the drinks with jalapeno slices and grapefruit peel twist. Serves 2.
Tools you’ll need to make this cocktail
- Shake it up with a cocktail shaker
- A simple strainer in case your shaker doesn’t have one
- I love using this hand juicer for all things juicing
- A peeler to get fancy grapefruit garnishes
- Cute cocktail glasses like these or these!
Recipes to pair with this Palm Springs cocktail
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If you make this summer Palm Springs cocktail recipe, be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram. Weād also love if you would leave a comment below and rate the recipe. We appreciate you! And don’t forget to pick up your copy of Sarah’s cookbook Simply Real Eating.Ā
Ambitious Kitchen
Cookbook
125 Ridiculously Good For You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Palm Springs Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 ounces vodka or gin
- 2 ounces Cointreau
- Ice
- Club soda
- JalapeƱo slices, grapefruit peel and/or hibiscus flowers, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, except the club soda and citrus garnishes, in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over two pretty cocktail glasses filled with ice. Add club soda for a dash of fizz, if you wish. Garnish the drinks with jalapeno slices and grapefruit peel twist. Serves 2.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Recipe from: Simply Real Eating | Photography by:Ā Eat Love Eats
Can you make a pitcher of these?
Absolutely! Feel free to triple or quadruple the recipe.
Another home run! Easy to make, not too sweet, and so refreshing.
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed š