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Grapefruit Basil Vodka Smash

A recipe for a refreshing, brightly colored, delicious cocktail (or mocktail) using red grapefruit, fresh basil and a grapefruit soda. This Grapefruit Basil Vodka Smash is the perfect drink for a hot summer evening or a crisp winters day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ruby red grapefruit or other ripe, sweet grapefruit, cut in eighths, trimmed of pith
  • 1-2 prigs fresh basil washed, divided
  • 1-1.5 oz vodka omit for mocktail
  • 6.7 oz grapefruit soda One bottle or can. I used Q Grapefruit
  • ice
  • wedge of grapefruit for garnish
  • basil sprig for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cut your grapefruit roughly into eighths. Trim two sections off the rind and trim any extra pith (white stuff) and chop into small cubes. Place 2 sections (cubed) into glass and using muddler gently press until you have smashed the grapefruit and released the juices.
  2. Add basil and gently muddle if desired. Pour in vodka (omit for mocktail). Fill glass with ice, then pour grapefruit soda, club soda or lemon-lime drink to fill. Gently stir. Garnish with slice of grapefruit and a sprig of fresh basil.

Notes

  • SUBSTITUTESAny juicy grapefruit will work, or try an orange, or blood orange. If you cannot find Q Grapefruit soda, try using Tonic Water, Club Soda, Lemon-Lime Soda, Sparkling Water or your favorite Grapefruit soda. You can also try using thyme, mint, or rosemary in place of the basil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 1578IU (32%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 1578IU 32%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.