Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

By Mark Hinds | Updated January 23, 2026

A Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif is a light, refreshing cocktail thatโ€™s perfect for a summertime aperitif. Lillet Rouge is a natural partner for grapefruit, and the bitters help to bring out similar citrus notes in the Lillet, while the gin and jasmine lend a light floral layer.

While this drink is lovely as a stirred cocktail, you can also omit the gin and top it with sparkling wine for a bright, less boozy version.

Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

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A Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif is a light, refreshing cocktail thatโ€™s perfect for a summertime aperitif. Lillet Rouge is a natural partner for grapefruit, and the bitters help to bring out similar citrus notes in the Lillet, while the gin and jasmine lend a light floral layer. While this drink is lovely as a stirred cocktail, you can also omit the gin and top it with sparkling wine for a bright, less boozy version.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 oz Lillet Rouge
  • 1/2 oz gin
  • 1/4 oz jasmine liqueur
  • 2 dashes grapefruit bitters
  • Lemon twist

Instructionsย 

  • Add Lillet, gin, jasmine liqueur, and grapefruit bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  • Stir and strain into a coupe or aperitif glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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Mark is an experienced food writer, recipe developer, and photographer who is also Umamiโ€™s publisher and CEO. A passionate cook who loves to cook for friends, he can often be found in the kitchen or by the grill testing new recipes.

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