You heard it through the grapevine: This distinctly different tonic cocktail is all sorts of delicious.
Difficulty
Advanced
Ice
Standard
Glass
Collins
Garnish
Big basil bunch
Occasion
Warm Weather
1
Ingredients
- oz
- ml
| 2 oz | Patrón Silver |
| 1 oz | White grape juice |
| .75 oz | Lime Juice |
| 2 dashes | Grapefruit bitters (Scrappy's Bitters recommended) |
| 3 | Basil leaves |
| + | Top with tonic (Q Tonic water or Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic water recommended) |
| 60 ml | Patrón Silver |
| 30 ml | White grape juice |
| 22.5 ml | Lime Juice |
| 2 dashes | Grapefruit bitters (Scrappy's Bitters recommended) |
| 3 | Basil leaves |
| + | Top with tonic (Q Tonic water or Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic water recommended) |
Unless noted, drinks should be made one at a time.
ResetHow to Make
- In a shaker add tequila, lime juice, white grape juice, basil, grapefruit bitters and ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to really break up the basil.
- Add about 2 oz tonic water directly into the tin to incorporate it into the whole cocktail and not just the surface.
- Strain into a collins glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a basil sprig.
- Add white grape halves, a slice of lime or lime wheel to further enhance the presentation.
