One of my favorite people to follow on Instagram is Sarah Adler from Simply Real Health. Her realness and smile always makes me happy, plus she’s got the cutest baby boy & some pretty awesome motherhood tips too!

Anyway, Sarah came out with a cookbook called Simply Real Eating and I’m finally getting around to sharing a recipe post-baby. Sarah’s book is full of healthy, inviting plant forward recipes that also happen to be gluten and dairy free. One of my favorite chapters of the book though? Her epic cocktails!

I thought it would be perfect to celebrate with a summer cocktail that will transport your taste buds to the sunshine of Palm Springs. Both gorgeous and delicious.

Ingredients in a Palm Springs cocktail

You’ll just need five simple ingredients to make this super refreshing summertime cocktail:

• Fresh grapefruit juice
• Fresh lime juice
• Vodka or gin
• Cointreau
• Ice
• Club Soda
• Garnishes: jalapeño slices, grapefruit peel and/or hibiscus flowers (if you’re feelin’ fancy)

How to make a Palm Springs cocktail

Combine all the ingredients, except the club soda and citrus garnishes, in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over two pretty cocktail glasses filled with ice. Add club soda for a dash of fizz, if you wish. Garnish the drinks with jalapeno slices and grapefruit peel twist. Serves 2.

Tools you’ll need to make this cocktail

1. Shake it up with a cocktail shaker
2. A simple strainer in case your shaker doesn’t have one
3. I love using this hand juicer for all things juicing
4. A peeler to get fancy grapefruit garnishes
5. Cute cocktail glasses like these or these!

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If you make this summer Palm Springs cocktail recipe, be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram. We’d also love if you would leave a comment below and rate the recipe. We appreciate you! And don’t forget to pick up your copy of Sarah’s cookbook Simply Real Eating. 

Palm Springs Cocktail

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

ServesServes 2 servings

Gorgeous Palm Springs cocktail recipe made with fresh grapefruit and lime juice and bubbly club soda. This delicious, fresh cocktail recipe is easy to make and the perfect summertime drink!

Ingredients

• 1 large grapefruit, juiced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 3 ounces vodka or gin
• 2 ounces Cointreau
• Ice
• Club soda
• Jalapeño slices, grapefruit peel and/or hibiscus flowers, for garnish

Instructions

• Combine all the ingredients, except the club soda and citrus garnishes, in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over two pretty cocktail glasses filled with ice. Add club soda for a dash of fizz, if you wish. Garnish the drinks with jalapeno slices and grapefruit peel twist. Serves 2.

Recipe Notes

Recipe from Simply Real Eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 18.3gProtein: 0.8gFiber: 1.4gSugar: 16.3g