A Grapefruit Daiquiri is my little shot of sunshine into a classic daiquiri. Instead of using only lime juice, I add a little fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice for an added touch of sweet and tart flavor. With only 4 ingredients, this simple cocktail is ideal for happy hour tonight!

I’ve been roaming down memory lane lately for inspiration and I keep landing back at the classic daiquiri I made last year.

Something about a classic cocktail really gets me into that happy zone of creative thinking.

I’ve been hitting a groove lately. The ideas are flowing, the kitchen disasters are at an all-time low (*knocks on wood*), and I am seriously loving the recipes I’m putting out into the universe. Hitting your stride after a wobbly start to the new year feels pretty gosh darn amazing.

One of my favorite cocktail recipes so far is this oh-so simple cocktail that is downright addictive. It’s a very simple riff on the classic daiquiri, but by adding one simple ingredient, you change the cocktail in a big way.

The fresh grapefruit juice adds a touch of extra sweetness and fruitiness to the drink that brightens everything up. Typically I am not a big white rum fan, but in the daiquiris I’ve been creating, it’s been making a serious comeback during my happy hour.

Confession: I love sipping this cocktail at my desk with a small plate of crackers, cheese and dried fruit while I am finishing up my work for the day. It’s a refreshing little pairing with a rich white cheddar and simple crackers.

Your taste buds will quickly be feeling the love and asking for another sip once you start in on this one, trust me.