Basil Grapefruit Spritz

This delightful cocktail, known as the Basil Grapefruit Spritz, is perfect for a refreshing brunch or a light afternoon drink. The combination of London dry gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and fresh grapefruit and lemon juices creates a bright, low-alcohol beverage that is sure to uplift your spirits. The subtle hint of basil adds a touch of herbal freshness to this delightful concoction.

Basil Grapefruit Spritz

A bright and refreshing cocktail with gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh grapefruit and lemon juices, garnished with a hint of basil.

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Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 1 oz London dry gin
  • 0.50 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.50 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large basil leaf (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the London dry gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit juice, and fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake the ingredients well.
  4. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into a chilled coupe.
  5. Garnish the cocktail with a large basil leaf.