Grapefruit and Basil Cocktail
The unique blend of grapefruit and basil works together to create a perfectly refreshing cocktail.
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 6 fresh basil leaves, torn
Cocktail:
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- 1½ ounces basil simple syrup
- 1½ ounces gin or white rum
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Basil Simple Syrup: (Make ahead of time)
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil.
- Tear basil leaves a few times, add them to the sugar mixture, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely; strain the simple syrup before bottling. Put in the refrigerator to chill for 2 to 3 hours.
Cocktail:
- Add 2 to 3 basil leaves to a cocktail shaker, and using a muddler, crush the leaves.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the grapefruit juice, basil simple syrup, and alcohol. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass filled with crushed ice or ice cubes. Garnish with grapefruit (optional).
Notes
The simple syrup will make about 8 cocktails. Store any unused simple syrup in an airtight container and use it within two weeks.