Citrus Blast recipe
Lime vodka, lemon juice, lime juice and grapefruit juice, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lemon and a slice of lime.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Citrus Blast?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
What Equipment do you need to make a Citrus Blast?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
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Recipe card
Citrus Blast
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, lime vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, and grapefruit juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon, and a slice of lime.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, lime vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, and grapefruit juice to a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon, and a slice of lime.
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Citrus Blast FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Citrus Blast?
To make a Citrus Blast, you need 40ml / 1.4oz lime vodka, 20ml / 0.7oz lemon juice, 20ml / 0.7oz lime juice and 20ml / 0.7oz grapefruit juice, plus a slice of lemon and a slice of lime to garnish. There’s more about vodka above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Citrus Blast?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Citrus Blast?
The only alcohol in a Citrus Blast is lime vodka: 40ml / 1.4oz.
Is a Citrus Blast shaken or stirred?
A Citrus Blast is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Citrus Blast without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Citrus Blast like this: Add ice, lime vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, and grapefruit juice to a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon, and a slice of lime.
What glass is a Citrus Blast served in?
Serve a Citrus Blast in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Citrus Blast?
Garnish a Citrus Blast with a slice of lemon and a slice of lime.
How do I make a Citrus Blast for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 160ml lime vodka, 80ml lemon juice, 80ml lime juice and 80ml grapefruit juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
