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Gin Basil Grapefruit Cocktail
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This frothy sweet and sour cocktail is made with a delicious basil grapefruit simple syrup. This simple syrup is what gives this drink its gorgeous purple color. To get this frothy top, add an egg white along with ingredients in a shaker. Trust us, after you've tried this trick, your cocktail game won't ever be the same.
For more refreshing drinks, check out our Spring And Summer Cocktails featuring delicious recipes like Grapefruit Rosemary Paloma by @fortheloveofgourmet and Watermelon Mint Gin & Tonic by @thesecondshift.
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Basil Grapefruit Simple Syrup
ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 whole grapefruit rind
- Fresh basil
Simple Syrup
Method
Step 1
Add sugar, water, and grapefruit rind to a small saucepan and bring to a boil until sugar has completely dissolved. Add a couple basil leaves and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain into a glass container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes prior to use in cocktail.
Cocktail
ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 3/4 cup basil grapefruit syrup
- 1/2 ounce egg white
- Basil leaf, garnish
Cocktail
Step 1
Add ingredients to a shaker. Shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake for another 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.