Smoky Irish Wolfhound

Name: Smoky Irish Wolfhound
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 ruby red grapefruit; 0.5 teaspoon smoked salt, or to taste; 4 pieces crystallized ginger, divided; ice cubes, or as needed; 3 fluid ounces Irish whiskey; 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed; 2 ounces ginger beer (such as Fever Tree®)

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Based off an Irish Wolfhound cocktail I had at a local restaurant, I decided to create my own with a unique twist - smoke! The hint of smoky flavor is just enough to balance out the sweet and spicy ginger beer and tang from the grapefruit juice. Use a high-quality Irish whiskey for best results! Depending on the size of your grapefruit, you just might have enough juice left to make another cocktail or two!

Recipe by France C

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 cocktails

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Ingredients

1 ruby red grapefruit
½ teaspoon smoked salt, or to taste
4 pieces crystallized ginger, divided
ice cubes, or as needed
3 fluid ounces Irish whiskey
2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
2 ounces ginger beer (such as Fever Tree®)

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Cut grapefruit in half crosswise. Cut a slice from one of the halves, about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides of the grapefruit slice with smoked salt.
Place grapefruit halves cut-side down on hot grill, along with grapefruit slice. Grill until slightly charred and grill marks appear, flipping the slice halfway through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool. Squeeze the juice from both halves and set aside. Cut grapefruit slice into 6 wedges.
Add 2 slices of ginger and 4 wedges of sliced grapefruit to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to slightly crush the crystallized ginger and grapefruit. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, whiskey, and 3 fluid ounces of grapefruit juice. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds.
Fill 2 rocks glasses with crushed ice and divide cocktail amongst the 2 glasses. Top each glass with 1 fluid ounce of ginger beer. Garnish with remaining grapefruit wedges and crystallized ginger.

Cook's Note:

Fever Tree(R) also makes a smoky ginger ale that tastes excellent in this drink.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
0g	Fat
23g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 580mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 43mg	216%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 350mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.