Grapefruit And Basil Cocktail Recipes

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GRAPEFRUIT AND BASIL COCKTAIL



Grapefruit and Basil Cocktail image

The unique blend of grapefruit and basil works together to create a perfectly refreshing cocktail.

Provided by The Joy Filled Kitchen

Categories     Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
6 fresh basil leaves, (torn)
3 ounces grapefruit juice, (freshly squeezed)
1½ ounces basil simple syrup
1½ ounces gin or white rum
2-3 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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).

GRAPEFRUIT AND BASIL MARTINI



Grapefruit and Basil Martini image

I really love martinis so I'm always looking for new recipes and variations. I found this recipe for a martini that sounds very interesting but I was very pleased at how refreshing and delicious it is!

Provided by That girl Mel

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces vodka
2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 -2 teaspoon simple syrup (equal parts of sugar and water)
2 -3 basil leaves

Steps:

  • Muddle a couple of the basil leaves with the simple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass or shaker.
  • add the other ingredients, plus ice.
  • Shake until very cold and pour into a martini glass.
  • Place a nice-looking leaf in the drink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 0.5

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