(Family Features) No festivity is complete without libations, and this Florida Grapefruit Brandy Sour can be a staple at your beverage station. Just mix freshly squeezed Florida Grapefruit juice with brandy, simple syrup, bitters, and egg white (for froth), then finish with sparkling water.

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Florida Grapefruit Brandy Sour

Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus

Prep time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

• 1 3/4 ounces brandy
• 2 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed Florida Grapefruit Juice
• 1/3 ounce simple syrup, or to taste
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 egg white
• ice cubes
• 1 ounce sparkling water

Florida Grapefruit twist, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, add brandy, Florida Grapefruit juice, simple syrup, bitters, and egg white. Shake vigorously 15-20 seconds to create a frothy texture.

Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake for 15 seconds to chill the drink.

Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Pour a light splash of sparkling water over top to enhance effervescence.

Garnish with a grapefruit twist.