Showbiz recipe
Vodka, grapefruit juice and crème de cassis, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Showbiz?
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.
Crème de Cassis
Crème de Cassis is a dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants and has been around since 1841.
For Crème de Cassis, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Showbiz?
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:
Hawthorne Strainer
If you (or perhaps the person you’re buying for) don’t have a Hawthorne strainer as part of a cocktail shaker set, it’s a great, and incredibly useful, addition to your cocktail toolbox.
The strainer is typically used to remove the ice (or any other unwanted solid ingredients) from your cocktail as it’s poured from the cocktail shaker into your glass.
For a Hawthorne Strainer, 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.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Showbiz
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and the rest of the ingredients to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain with a Hawthorne strainer into a cocktail glass.
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Showbiz FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Showbiz?
To make a Showbiz, you need 60ml / 2oz vodka, 60ml / 2oz grapefruit juice and 30ml / 1oz crème de cassis. There’s more about vodka and crème de cassis above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Showbiz?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a Hawthorne strainer and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Showbiz?
A Showbiz contains 60ml / 2oz vodka and 30ml / 1oz crème de cassis.
Is a Showbiz shaken or stirred?
A Showbiz is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Showbiz without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Showbiz served in?
Serve a Showbiz in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Showbiz for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 240ml vodka, 240ml grapefruit juice and 120ml crème de cassis. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
