Citrus-Basil Stirred Popular

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An herbaceous and bright cocktail that marries fresh basil with zesty citrus and smooth gin, perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated stirred drink. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently slap and add 4 fresh basil leaves to release their oils without breaking them apart.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters and fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without bruising the basil.
  5. Step 5: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by placing a single basil leaf flat on the surface and zest a thin strip of grapefruit peel over the drink, resting it on the rim.

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