Grapefruit Basil Tini Food

GRAPEFRUIT BASIL-TINI

Steps:

• Lightly rub one of the basil leaves around the rim of a martini glass.
• Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and add vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave, and both basil leaves.
• Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, strain into prepared martini glass and garnish with a small spring of basil.

GRAPEFRUITINI

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and grapefruit zest in a small, shallow bowl. Wet the rim of a martini glass with one of the grapefruit wedges, then dip the rim into the sugar mixture to coat. Garnish the rim with the remaining grapefruit wedge.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the grapefruit juice, vodka and pomegranate juice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into the martini glass. Serve immediately.

GRAPEFRUIT-TINI

Steps:

• Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, mix the sugar with 1 cup water. Simmer over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
• In a large shaker, combine the grapefruit juice, vodka and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. (Remaining syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.) Add ice cubes and shake well. Strain into martini glass, and float (do not mix) prosecco in glass.

RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI

Steps:

• Pour sugar onto a small plate. Wet the rim of a martini glass with cold water; dip rim in the sugar to coat.
• Fill cocktail shaker with ice; pour in grapefruit juice, vodka, and triple sec. Cover shaker with lid and shake. Strain and pour mixture into prepared martini glass.

GRAPEFRUIT, ONION, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the grapefruit slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on a serving platter. Sprinkle the onion slices over the grapefruit. Then sprinkle the olives. Top with the basil and chives. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.