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    Home > Meal Type > Drinks & Cocktails

    Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic

    Updated: Jan 15th 2019 • Published: Aug 10th 2018 • 2 Comments

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    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.

    overhead view of white table with two stemless wineglass filled with a charred grapefruit wedge, basil leaves with gin and tonic

    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!

    This Charred Lemon, Rosemary and Coriander Gin & Tonic is something special! The flavours are so perfectly balanced and it makes a very beautiful start to the evening/afternoon. Well to any occasion!!! Have one at lunch time I won't judge just pour me one too!!!
    Charred Lemon G&T with Rosemary
    This Charred Lime Gin & Tonic with Fresh Coriander takes the fabulous pairing of gin and lime, boosts it up and then adds to the botanicals with fresh coriander. It is a delicious and unusual Gin & Tonic, but one definitely worth giving a try.  From Sprinkles and Sprouts
    Charred Lime G&T with fresh Cilantro

    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.

    head on shot showing the charr on the wide of grapefruit in this gin and tonic

    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
    • â…” 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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