Blushing Basil Spritz

This delightful cocktail, known as the Blushing Basil Spritz, features a delightful blend of pink gin, rose vermouth, and Aperol, delivering a refreshing and slightly bitter flavor profile. The pink hue and elegant garnish of a pink grapefruit wedge and basil leaf add a touch of sophistication to this cocktail.

Blushing Basil Spritz

The Blushing Basil Spritz is a refreshing and slightly bitter cocktail made with pink gin, rose vermouth, and Aperol, garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit and a basil leaf.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 oz. pink gin
  • 3/4 oz. rose vermouth (or sweet white vermouth)
  • 1/2 oz. Aperol
  • ice
  • wedge of pink grapefruit and a basil leaf, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a tumbler, combine the pink gin, vermouth, and Aperol with a small handful of ice.
  2. Stir the mixture until the outside of the glass feels cold.
  3. Garnish the cocktail with a wedge of pink grapefruit and a basil leaf.