Summer Gin Basil and Grapefruit Cocktail

5 from 1 vote

Summer Gin Basil and Grapefruit Cocktail

Looking for the perfect cocktail to unwind after a long day?

🍹☀️ Summer vibes in a glass! This refreshing Gin Basil and Grapefruit cocktail is the perfect way to cool off and enjoy the season. With the zesty tang of fresh grapefruit and the aromatic touch of basil, this drink is a delicious balance of flavors. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or just relaxing on the patio, this cocktail will be your new go-to! 🍃🍊

This herb forward, slightly sweet alcohol drink is so tantalizing you will be tempted to have another.

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Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings:

Calories: 157kcal

Equipment

Muddler
Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

2.5 Oz Gin
1 Oz Elderflower Liqueur
.50 Oz Simple Syrup Basil simple syrup or regular
1/4 Lime For garnish optional
8 Leaves Mint
6 Leaves Basil
4 Slices Cucumber
5 Oz Seltzer Grapefruit
Ice

Instructions

Gather your ingredients
Wash all your fresh herbs and set on a paper towel to dry
Wash and slice the cucumber.
To make the drink, in your cocktail shaker add the basil leaves with the mint leaves and 1 of the cucumber slices and muddle them.
Add in the gin, the simple syrup, and the elderflower liquor
Shake well
Pour over ice
Top with the grapefruit seltzer
Garnish with the lime (optional)

Basil Simple Syrup (optional)

Make the Simple Syrup 1 day ahead so that it has time to cool Basis Simple Syrup is 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 half cup of water brought to a boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from stove and steep the half of the fresh basil leaves in the syrup for 15-20 minutes. Fish them out and refrigerate the syrup. You will have enough simple syrup for another cocktail.

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