With this lively and uplifting drink we'd like to wish everyone a happy weekend! That coffee gin that we've tried in quite a few drinks now is just so good!
Recipe by Cocktail Detour
2 oz coffee gin
red grapefruit juice
club soda
Pour the gin into a highball glass. Add fresh ice and top up with red grapefruit juice. Finally add just a splash of club soda.
highball
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