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FEATURED SPIRIT
Grapefruit-Flavored Spirits
The tart sweetness makes for unique tastes.
from the Los Altos Highlands in Mexico and
infused with real grapefruit. The flavor is
smokey with notes of honey and citrus.
E
ver since the flavored spirits revolution
began a few years ago, grapefruit has
been one of the most popular choices because
it's tart, wholesome and a little sweet. Virginia
ABC has a number of grapefruit flavored spirits
and mixers.
Belle Isle Ruby Red Grapefruit Moonshine
From the banks of the James River in Richmond,
Belle Isle Ruby Red Grapefruit Moonshine is
a 70-proof spirit infused with the juice of red
grapefruits. It contains no artificial colors,
flavors or sweeteners. Low in carbs, calories
and sugar, this is a spirit the calorie-conscious
can appreciate. The distillers recommend
using their moonshine in your favorite highball
instead of vodka, gin or tequila.
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose
Vodka
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose is made
from 100% non-GMO grains, fresh-squeezed
grapefruit and rose botanicals. Made in copper
pot stills, this vodka comes from the Nolet
brothers, 11th-generation distillers from the
Netherlands. Their family has been producing
vodka since 1691. They recommend sipping
it neat, over ice or mixing it with club soda.
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka
This award-winning drink is handcrafted in
Austin, Texas. It has a clean, crisp flavor, which
comes from being column-distilled 10 separate
times for purity, taste and a silky mouthfeel.
Dulce Vida Grapefruit Tequila
This is an organic, gluten-free, handcrafted
spirit made from 100% blue agave sourced
Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka
From the Land of the Midnight Sun, this
75-proof vodka is smooth-drinking with a
taste that's equally sweet and acidic. Finlandia
Grapefruit is distilled for more than 50 hours
and is produced using golden suomi barley
and glacial spring water. This is available by
special order in limited quantities.
Owen's Craft Mixers Grapefruit + Lime
Owen's Grapefruit + Lime is a carbonated
drink made from grapefruit juice, lime juice
and cane sugar. The taste is robust but not
overpowering with citrus, sweet and floral
notes. Try it with vodka, tequila or champagne.
Navy Hill Grapefruit Club Soda
Navy Hill was founded in 2017 by two friends
from the University of Virginia. Based in
Richmond, the company is named after one
of the seven hills in the city. Their Grapefruit
Club Soda is a blend of tonic and club soda
infused with electrolytes. Tart and lightly
sweet, it's all natural with only five calories per
serving. It has 56% less sugar and 61% fewer
calories than ordinary tonic water.
Jinro Chamisul Grapefruit Soju
Soju is a clear spirit that's been distilled in
Korea for 800 years. Similar to Japanese sake,
it has traditionally been made from rice, barley
and wheat, but today it's also produced using
yams or potatoes. Jinro Chamisul Grapefruit
Soju is 26 proof and has a smooth citrus taste.
21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Tequila
Owned and operated by women, 21 Seeds
produces an award-winning tequila made
from natural ingredients. Their Grapefruit
Hibiscus Tequila is flavored with real fruit and
botanicals. This is available by special order
in limited quantities. -Andrew Madigan
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