Basil Grapefruit Cooler

"Whatever time of year, this makes a great refreshing drink to serve for a dinner party."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Using a vegetable peeler remove the zest from 3 of the grapefruit and put the zest in a jar.
  • Pour over the vodka and leave to infuse for at least 24 hours.
  • Cut all the grapefruit in half and juice - if making ahead of time, freeze the juice until it's needed.
  • Pick the leaves from the basil and add the stalks to a small saucepan with the sugar and 1 cup of water. Gently heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then cool, strain and chill until needed.
  • Put half the basil leaves in a jug, pour over the vodka, 1 1/4 cups of basil stock syrup and the grapefruit juice and stir.
  • Fill 6 glasses with ice, the remaining basil and a little grapefruit zest (use the stuff from the vodka), and fill with cocktail mix.

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I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
 
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