Description
A refreshing Basil Greyhound Mocktail, blending tart grapefruit with aromatic basil. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, then cooled)
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit wedge, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle the Basil: In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, gently muddle the 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves with the simple syrup. Be careful not to over-muddle.
- Let it Sit: Allow the muddled basil and simple syrup to sit for 5-10 minutes to infuse the syrup with basil flavor.
- Add Grapefruit Juice: Add the chilled grapefruit juice to the cocktail shaker with the basil-infused simple syrup.
- Add Ice: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a Glass: Strain the mocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Top the mocktail with sparkling water or club soda. Adjust to your liking.
- Garnish with Basil: Garnish with a fresh basil sprig.
- Add a Grapefruit Wedge (Optional): Add a grapefruit wedge to the rim of the glass.
- Serve Immediately: Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Sweetness Adjustment: Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your liking.
- Basil Variety: Experiment with different varieties of basil.
- Citrus Variations: Try using different citrus juices, such as blood orange juice or lime juice, in place of the grapefruit juice.
- Herbal Infusions: Add other herbs to the muddle, such as mint or rosemary, for a more complex flavor profile.
- Spicy Kick: Add a slice of jalapeño to the muddle for a spicy kick.
- Frozen Mocktail: Blend all the ingredients with ice for a frozen Basil Greyhound Mocktail.
- Make it a Punch: Multiply the recipe to make a large batch for a party.
- Sugar Alternatives: Use agave nectar or honey instead of simple syrup.
- Salted Rim: For a twist, try rimming the glass with salt or sugar before adding the mocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes