Grapefruit and Basil Martini
photo by Boomette 
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 -2 teaspoon simple syrup (equal parts of sugar and water)
- 2 -3 basil leaves
directions
- Muddle a couple of the basil leaves with the simple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass or shaker.
- add the other ingredients, plus ice.
- Shake until very cold and pour into a martini glass.
- Place a nice-looking leaf in the drink.
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Reviews
- I used 3 basil leaves per drink. I made 2 in the shaker. It's so yummy. The taste of basil is there but not overpowering. Great drink. Thanks for posting :) Made for Bargain Basement tag game
- Use more than 2 basil leaves, and chop some in the drink, make sure everything is cold! So delicious :)
- i had this on a whim in maui , and it was the best martini ive ever had. i dont like things too sweet , or too biting, and this was absolutely perfect, the best balance , and ive drank them ever since !! so glad i found this !!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
That girl Mel
Surprise, Arizona
I'm a Mom of four who loves to cook, and has a hard time sticking to a recipe! I also have a hard time giving my "recipes" to people because I don't use them much. I add and taste and add and taste. ;o)
I have lots of animals, six dogs (no really, I swear!) three cats, two rats, two hamsters, three cockatoos, two senegal parrots, 2 lineolated parakeets and about a dozen assorted other birds. I sell real estate for a living and really enjoy spending time with hubby and kids.
I always say that I'm not a very creative person but I've amended that. I've come to realize that creativity is where you find it and I'm incredibly creative in my kitchen! I can take whatever you give me and turn it into something really wonderful! It is my passion...
