Wet the rim of a glass with grapefruit juice and coat with sugar (optional). Muddled basil becomes small bits of green confetti floating in the drink. Pour the gin, ice cubes and the basil leaves into a cocktail shaker/mason jar/ jug. Muddling releases oils in the basil leaves. Close the lid and shake for about 15-20 seconds. Step 3: Add in the agave, grapefruit juice, mezcal, and 4-5 ice cubes. Remove from the grapefruit from the pan and set aside to cool. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, add the basil leaves and lightly muddle them with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. Add your grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Once the pan is hot add the grapefruit wedge, flesh side down and let it get a good smoky char, turn and char on the second side.

I'm really trying to provide more variety here on the blog, and with the hot weather coming up you can expect to see more ice cream recipes and more cocktails and drinks here. Add the gin, jalapeo slices, and basil leaves to a liquid measuring cup and muddle a bit to release the flavor of the jalapeo and basil. Grapefruit and basil make a refreshing, not-too-sweet summertime cocktail. Bonus points for making a basil-infused simple syrup. I am by no means a gin expert, but this Malfy Gin Rosa is so delicious - so smooth and elegant. Boy what a difference the good stuff makes. I created this recipe for Malfy Gin and I just had to share the recipe here on my blog because I loved it so much and it was so well-received on Instagram.įunny story: I never thought I liked gin. Combine gin, grapefruit juice, and basil in a cocktail shaker or jar with tightly fitting lid. Summertime in a glass - I mean, that color! I can't get over it! I just had to put it in my fanciest glasses and take a million pictures of it. Garnish of pink grapefruit rounds, grapefruit zest, and edible flowers. A tiny hint of basil and you've got yourself the most beautiful and flavorful grapefruit gin cocktail. I adore the tart, bitter, slightly sweet flavor of grapefruit and it pairs so well with the floral, herby notes of gin. This is the most delicious grapefruit gin cocktail and such a fun twist on a classic gin and tonic.

Basil grapefruit cocktail