Cocktails
Basil Grapefruit Martini at Mezza Luna Ristorante
Experience Level: Intermediate
*Local's Favorite at Mezza Luna Restaurant - Neptune Beach*Â
Ingredients
2 oz 5 Sisters Spirit Vodka
0.75oz Giffard Creme de Pomplemousse (grapefruit)Â Liqueur
1 oz Grapefruit JuiceÂ
1 Lime wedge
2-3 Basil Leaves
Procedure:
01. Place lime wedge and basil leaves in mixing tin.Â
02. Add 2oz 5 Sisters Spirit Vodka and
03. 0.75oz Giffard Creme de Pomplemousse.Â
04. Muddle the lime and basil.Â
05. Let the muddled mixture macerate for a wee bit(30 sec-1 min) this allows the oils from the basil to integrate with the liquor.Â
06. Add a splash of grapefruit juice(1oz or so). Add ice, shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lime peel or basil leaf.
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Cocktails
Basil Grapefruit Martini at Mezza Luna Ristorante
Experience Level: Intermediate
*Local's Favorite at Mezza Luna Restaurant - Neptune Beach*Â
Ingredients
2 oz 5 Sisters Spirit Vodka
0.75oz Giffard Creme de Pomplemousse (grapefruit)Â Liqueur
1 oz Grapefruit JuiceÂ
1 Lime wedge
2-3 Basil Leaves
Procedure:
01. Place lime wedge and basil leaves in mixing tin.Â
02. Add 2oz 5 Sisters Spirit Vodka and
03. 0.75oz Giffard Creme de Pomplemousse.Â
04. Muddle the lime and basil.Â
05. Let the muddled mixture macerate for a wee bit(30 sec-1 min) this allows the oils from the basil to integrate with the liquor.Â
06. Add a splash of grapefruit juice(1oz or so). Add ice, shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lime peel or basil leaf.