Hot Girl Citrus Recipe
A Cosmo Riff | Vodka, Amaro, grapefruit, lychee syrup, basil, chili oil
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Citrus Elements
Herb & Spice
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a martini or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while preparing the drink.
- 2
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add 5 fresh basil leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the basil leaves to release their aroma.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of amaro, 1 oz of grapefruit juice, and 0.5 oz of lychee syrup to the shaker with the muddled basil.
- 4
Add Chili Oil
Drizzle in 0.5 tsp of chili oil to the shaker for a hint of spice.
- 5
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and securely close it. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 6
Strain the Drink
Empty the ice water from the chilled glass. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the cocktail mixture into the glass to catch any basil bits.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and a twist of grapefruit peel on top for aroma.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Hot Girl Citrus cocktail!
