Grapefruit, Basil & Black Pepper Gin & Tonic
Fresh and bold with the magnificence of basil, this tart, zesty Grapefruit, Basil & Black Pepper Gin & Tonic makes a great summer sipper
Servings: 1 Drink
Ingredients
- 30 ml/ 1 fl oz Gin (Dancing Dragontail is a wonderful option here)
- 90 ml/ 3 fl oz Indian Tonic water
- Pink/ Red grapefruit
- 5-6 Basil leaves
- 6 Black peppercorns
- Ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cut a slice of grapefruit ½ cm thick and then cut in half. Chop one of these halves into 5-6 wedges
- Drop a couple of grapefruit wedges into the bottom of a glass, then top with ice
- Pour the gin & tonic into the glass, then garnish with the remaining grapefruit wedges, the basil leaves and the peppercorns
- To boost the black pepper notes, grind a little extra over the top of the drink if desired
- Serve straight away