Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic

Sweet and sour grapefruit paired with the mild anise flavor of fresh basil. This Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic is a must for all G&T lovers. Not only does it taste amazing, it just looks sensational. Perfect for the cooler months when grapefruits fill the shops.

It is no secret that I love charring citrus fruits! One of the most popular cocktails on my blog is my delicious Charred Lemon Gin and Tonic. Following a close second there is my Charred Lime G&T. Both killer drinks and ones that make a regular appearance on a Monday Friday night!

As I went through my G&T archive to find these two I realised I am also no stranger to adding fresh herbs to my G&T creations, as well as the rosemary and cilantro in the ones above, I have my Lemon and Basil G&T, my Orange and Thyme G&T and the more classic addition of Mint in my Blueberry G&T.

What can I say I am a gin and tonic lover! But I am also a food lover....I can't help myself, I like to add a bit of this and a bit of that to my drinks.

I love red grapefruit (also known as pink grapefruit) but a regular yellow grapefruit works just as well here.

Enjoy x

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Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic

Sweet and sour grapefruit paired with the mild anise flavor of fresh basil. This Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic is a must for all G&T lovers. Not only does this Gin cocktail taste amazing, it just looks sensational. Perfect for the cooler months when grapefruits fill the shops.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Servings: 1

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

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Ingredients

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• 1 thick wedge red grapefruit
• ¼ cup gin
• 1 cup ice
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• ⅔ cup tonic
• Additional basil for garnish

Instructions

• Put a cast iron fry pan/heavy based non-stick fry pan over a high heat and leave it to get hot.
• Once the pan is hot add the grapefruit wedge, flesh side down and let it get a good smoky char, turn and char on the second side.
• Remove from the grapefruit from the pan and set aside to cool.
• Pour the gin, ice cubes and the basil leaves into a cocktail shaker/mason jar/ jug.
• Shake or muddle the basil to bruise the leaves and release the flavours.
• Pour the infused gin into your glass.
• Add additional ice, top up with chilled tonic water add your charred grapefruit and a sprig of basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg

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