RECIPE

Grapefruit-Basil Martini

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J Six • San Diego

Manager Rich Troiani likes to pair this fruity yet robust cocktail with chef Deborah Schneider's Kobe beef skewers.

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  • ACTIVE:
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  • SERVINGS: makes 1 drink

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1/4 fresh grapefruit, unpeeled and cut into pieces
    2. 3 basil leaves
    3. 2 1/2 ounces vodka
    4. 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
    5. Ice

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the grapefruit with 2 of the basil leaves. Add the vodka, Simple Syrup and ice; shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the remaining basil.