Grapefruit bitters serve a dual purpose: they provide a citrusy hint in addition to the bitterness making them perfect for sparkling cocktails and tequila- or gin-based drinks.
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How to Make Grapefruit Bitters | Easy Homemade Cocktail Bitters
Serious Mealtimes / Marcia Simmons
Bitters are no longer a secret ingredient known only to bartenders. But when most of us think of cocktails that call for a dash of bitters it’s usually stout drinks like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds that come to mind. While grapefruit bitters can add a nice finishing touch to those “brown” drinks it really shines in the mostly bitter-free zone of sparkling lightly refreshing fruity drinks that are typically made with gin tequila or rum.
"A few dashes of grapefruit bitters can transform a mediocre sparkling wine cocktail into a fantastic one"