A Refreshing Grapefruit Basil Gin Cocktail Recipe For Summer
This fruity Gin Basil Grapefruit Cocktail recipe is the perfect refreshing grapefruit drink (and is also known as a Greyhound!) made with basil simple syrup and your favorite gin.
Add the grapefruit juice, basil simple syrup and gin to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well.
Strain over fresh ice in a short cocktail glass.
Notes
I infuse my own basil simple syrup. But, if you don't want this extra step use regular simple syrup and muddle some fresh basil with the grapefruit juice in the cocktail shaker. To add extra basil flavor to your drink, you can still do this even if you're using basil simple syrup.For extra basil aroma (which will enhance the flavor of basil in your drink as it hits your nose) clap the basil between your palms before garnishing the drink with it.This drink is tasty on it's own but it is also nice served as a longer drink topped up with soda water to add a little fizz.