Valentines Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re a hater or a lover {oh!} of the holiday, a good, simple and clean cocktail recipe {or flavored water} is always a great thing to have up your sleeve.

So, whether it’s a little treat for a dinner in, a movie night, big party or a kickoff of the night to come, making your own cocktails means no added {gross} sugars or syrups, and the ability to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. In other words- better for you taste wise AND body wise. Same goes for flavored waters, if you want to make this without the alcohol component and keep it in your fridge for a little spa element at home.

So, it being citrus season and the week of all things red and pink, it’s the perfect time for my {hand-squeezed} Blood Orange & Grapefruit Greyhounds, no matter your plans. Ideal to make in a batch or by the glass for a little spunk in your holiday.

Please enjoy responsibly.

And don’t ignore your water glass in the process 🙂

{Hand-squeezed} Blood Orange & Grapefruit Greyhounds:

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings

2 ripe Rio grapefruits (sweeter variety)

2 blood oranges

citrus sparkling water

top shelf high quality vodka {optional, of course}

Directions:

1. Squeeze juice of 2 grapefruits and 1 blood orange (a citrus squeezer is nice here), and add to a clean mason jar.

2. Add 1.5 inches (approx) of sparkling citrus water to the jar with 4 shots of vodka {or more, if it’s that kind of night} or {none at all}. Add some ice, screw lid on and shake to combine.

3. Fill serving glasses with ice and slice the other blood orange into rounds for garnish on the glasses: