The Lush Chef

There's something about the warmer days that makes me crave Campari.  Whether's I'm sitting outside in the sun with friends having a cocktail, or coming home after a long day of work needing a nightcap.  My co-worker had given me another one of the delicious grapefruits that grow on his tree in Palm Springs, so I juiced that right up and got to work making this cocktail.  The bitter and slight sweetness of the grapefruit pairs so well with Campari and is a good alternative to those who can't handle something like a Negroni.  It also makes a killer sorbet, which I've made before for this blog.  I know what I'll be making when more grapefruit comes my way...

Campari & Grapefruit Cocktail
Ingredients:

• 2 oz Campari
• 3 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1-2 oz soda water
• Orange peel for garnish

- Fill a glass with ice and add the Campari and grapefruit juice.
- Stir, stir to chill everything up.
- Top with soda water, to taste, and garnish with an orange peel.