Grapefruit Gin Basil Cocktail
Fresh squeezed red grapefruit juice, gin and muddled basil combine in this healthy cocktail that will brighten light up any winter happy hour.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 1 T grapefruit marmalade
- 2 large fresh basil leaves torn (plus more for garnish)
- ¾ c freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1½ oz. gin
- 1-2 T grapefruit simple syrup (recipe below)
- ice cubes
Grapefruit Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
Instructions
- Make the grapefruit simple syrup: Combine ¼ cup sugar with ¼ cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice in a small pot. Bring to a boil then lower to simmer until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.
Make the cocktail
- Muddle the marmalade and basil in a cocktail shaker. To this, press the leaves and marmalade together until you can smell the basil. The goal is to pull out the natural, flavorful oils.
- Add ice cubes, gin, grapefruit simple syrup and fresh grapefruit juice to a shaker. Shake well.
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy it with or without ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 287mg | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg