The Ruby Slipper is an exciting fusion of vodka with added sweetness. With hints of citrusy grapefruit and fragrant rosemary, this bright and bubbly cocktail is as enchanting as a ruby red slipper.
recipe 
yields
Makes 1
1½ ounces vodka
3 ounces club soda
½ ounce Rosemary Syrup (recipe follows)
2 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice
Garnish: Rosemary sprig
* Makes about 1 cup
1 cup sugar
3 rosemary sprigs
Ruby Slipper
Rosemary Syrup
steps
- Make the Rosemary Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add rosemary, cover, and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature, strain, and store in a lidded container for up to 3 weeks.
- Make the Ruby Slipper: Fill a highball with ice. Add vodka, and top with soda. Add Rosemary Syrup and grapefruit juice and stir. Rub rosemary sprig between your hands over the drink, then add as a garnish.
Date Published: 11.15.23
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Adapted from The Southern Foodways Alliance’s Guide to Cocktails by Sara Camp Milam and Jerry Slater (University of Georgia Press, 2017).
