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Grapefruit Basil Mezcalini in a Martini Glass.

Grapefruit Mezcalini

Justine Drosdovech
This grapefruit mezcalini is a simple yet sophisticated drink you can easily make at home. All that's needed is mezcal, basil, agave, and fresh grapefruit.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican, Vegan
Servings 1 mezcalini
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Fine strainer
  • Martini glass
  • Citrus juicer
  • Knife

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • 6-8 basil leaves ($0.10)
  • ½ ounce agave ($0.08)
  • 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice ($0.22)
  • 2 ounces mezcal espadín ($2.12)
  • Ice cubes ($0.01)

Garnishes optional

  • Basil leaves
  • Dehydrated grapefruit slices

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a martini glass by filling it with 3-4 ice cubes and water. Set aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add basil and lightly muddle with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon.
  • Add in the agave, grapefruit juice, mezcal, and 4-5 ice cubes. Close and shake for 15-20 seconds.
  • Empty the martini glass, then double strain the mezcalini through the cocktail shaker and an additional fine-mesh strainer directly into the glass.
  • Garnish with a single basil leaf or a slice of dehydrated grapefruit before serving. Happy drinking!

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Notes

  • Chill the glass. Ensure your mezcalini is ice-cold by adding ice and water to the glass before serving.
  • Double strain. Double straining keeps out any bits of basil or pulp and seeds from the grapefruit.
  • Fresh squeezed. Make sure your grapefruit juice is fresh-squeezed for the best flavors.
  • Don't forget to muddle. Muddling or twisting basil releases the oils and helps infuse the herbaceous flavors.
  • Sweetness. For a less sweet mezcalini, use a 1/4-ounce of agave. For an even sweeter drink, use a 3/4-ounce.
  • Optional ingredients are not reflected in the price or calories of our recipes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1mezcalini | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 148.9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 174.8IU | Vitamin C: 25.9mg | Calcium: 12.6mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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