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Grapefruit Basil Refresher Cocktail

By Lydia

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Enjoy this refreshing Grapefruit Basil Refresher Cocktail all year long!

Refreshing Grapefruit Basil Cocktail

Hi there friends! Happy Memorial Day! It’s hard to believe it’s the unofficial kick off to summer, in Ohio it feels like we skipped spring. Winter seemed to linger, with a day or 2 teasers of spring, but never sustaining warm temperatures. When I think of a refreshing summery drink I think of the flavor combination of grapefruit and basil (you may remember this was one of the combos in my infused waters). The tartness of the grapefruit is the perfect compliment to the sweet and mellow flavor of the basil. Naturally I had to marry these flavors into a cocktail! Fruit and herbs together in a drink is usually always a winner, don’t you think? I hope you love this one as much as I do!

Grapefruit Basil Refresher Cocktail

Printable recipe card below.

Serves 1

Ingredients

1 ½ oz. Vodka (about a shot)
1¾ red grapefruit juice
Fresh basil leaves
Red grapefruit slices for garnish (optional)
Sugar or stevia
Crushed ice

Directions

Fill cocktail shaker with ice, vodka grapefruit juice and basil leaves; shake well.

Refreshing Grapefruit Basil Cocktail

Pour drink in ice filled glass and top with basil. Optional: roll peeled grapefruit slices in sugar or stevia and add to glass for garnish.

Refreshing Grapefruit Basil CocktailRefreshing Grapefruit Basil Cocktail

 

Refreshing Grapefruit Basil Cocktail

Grapefruit Basil Refresher Cocktail

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Course: Drinks
Keyword: cocktail, partydrinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Vodka about a shot
  • 1¾ red grapefruit juice
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Red grapefruit slices for garnish optional
  • Sugar or stevia
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  • Fill cocktail shaker with ice, vodka grapefruit juice and basil leaves; shake well.
  • Pour drink in ice filled glass and top with basil.
  • Optional: roll peeled grapefruit slices in sugar or stevia and add to glass for garnish.

What are your favorite summer cocktails? I hope you get to enjoy them today to celebrate the holiday, along with some amazing food, of course!

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  1. Jennifer says

    July 15, 2017 at 9:27 am

    I loooove the idea of using the sugared grapefruit as a garnish. Especially with grapefruit where it can sometimes be a tad bitter. I’m for sure trying this! Maybe right now… even though it’s not even 7:30am:)

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! Yeaaaah I like how you think! 😉 I hope you enjoy it and thanks for saying hi!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    January 13, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    This looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 15, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks Emily! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    June 13, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    Oh yum! This definitely seems like the perfect summer cocktail!

    imperfectlyrachel.blogspot.com

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    • Lydia says

      June 15, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    June 13, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Looks delicious – lovely photos!

    Lauren
    http://www.anexplorersheart.com

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    • Lydia says

      June 15, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks so much Lauren!

      Reply
  5. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 13, 2016 at 10:48 am

    I’m not normally a grapefruit fan but mixed voda, sugar and basil I think I would love it!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      June 13, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      I think you would too Erin, it’s almost like candy! 😉

      Reply
  6. Erin J. says

    June 13, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Yum!! This looks so refreshing!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      June 13, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks Erin! It really is! 🙂

      Reply
  7. whitney says

    June 2, 2016 at 8:41 am

    The small delights of life are what give spice to our lives. This sounds like one of them.

    Reply
  8. Juliana says

    May 30, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    Great idea! I love CH Vodka I had in Chi-town. This will be my next drink!

    Reply

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