Celebrate Icelandic Summer With the Reyka Pink Grapefruit Cocktail
By Chilled Magazine
Celebrate the First Day of Icelandic Summer, Sumardagurinn Fyrsti, on April 21st, 2016 right here in the U.S. with a cocktail using Iceland’s Reyka Vodka.
In former times, Icelanders used the Old Norse Calendar which divided the year into two seasons; winter and summer. Today, regardless of temperature, many Icelanders welcome the first day of Icelandic summer by wearing shorts and short sleeve shirts while attending their annual parade and watching scout troupes and brass bands stroll by. Straight from Iceland, Reyka Vodka utilizes Arctic spring water, geothermal energy, and lava rock filtration to create the smooth-taste, silky finish and the distinctive flavor of Reyka.
Reyka Pink Grapefruit
- 1 1/2 parts Reyka Vodka
- 1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 part Ginger Syrup*
- 3 parts Grapefruit Juice
Glass: Collins
Garnish: Sprig Mint
Preparation: Combine all ingredients into shaker and shake. Garnish and serve.
*Ginger Syrup
Combine equal parts fresh ginger juice and sugar. Add heat to devolve the sugar. (1:1) – 32 oz. Ginger juice to 32 oz. Sugar. Yields: 50 oz.