I could just as easily
see you with your hands around my waist
as you kept me company
while i made drinks for our friends
and i triple checked my math
and you took the one
I wasn’t sure about
and said it was lovely
because
you love me
as i laugh
and we both play pretend
and i’m making
what i will come to call, the—-
1 oz of hibiscus simple syrup
1 oz of earthy gin
1/2 oz Campari
3/4 of lemon juice
3-4 slices of grapefruit
use one large ice cube and shake well, strain if preferred.
place pinch of kosher salt and rind of grapefruit in glass
(optional top with a soft prosecco)