Shifting Sands

Gin, Maraschino liqueur and Grapefruit juice form the base of Shifting Sands. The drink is shaken and served in a collins glass over ice.

Shifting Sands in a Collins glass, with ice cubes, garnished with grapefruit wedge, against a black background.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 10 ml Maraschino liqueur
  • 45 ml Grapefruit juice
  • 15 ml Lemon juice
  • 60 ml Soda water
  • 1 piece Grapefruit wedge

Instructions

  1. Measure the mixing ingredients into a shaker. Keep garnishes, any glass rinse, sparkling toppings and side serves separate.
  2. Add ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  3. Strain into the collins glass over fresh cubed ice.
  4. Add the measured Soda water gently after mixing and give one gentle stir.
  5. Finish with grapefruit wedge.