Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThirsty LionGrapefruit & Basil Martini Recipe

Grapefruit & Basil Martini Recipe

Inspired by Thirsty Lion
Time10m
Serves1

Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka, Grapefruit Bitters, lime and simple syrup.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cocktail Shaker

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to chill the ingredients while mixing.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour 2 oz of Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka, 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup into the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake the Mixture

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Prepare the Garnish

    Take 3 fresh basil leaves and gently slap them between your palms to release their aroma.

  2. 6

    Add Garnish to Drink

    Place the slapped basil leaves on top of the drink and add a slice of grapefruit on the rim of the glass for decoration.

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