Opal Basil Spritz
Purple opal basil has a spicier, clove-like flavor compared to Italian basil. Muddled with gin and topped with prosecco it turns a deep violet-pink color in the glass.
Served in a Wine glass · Garnish: Opal basil sprig · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 8 leaves Opal (Purple) Basil
- 2 oz Prosecco
Instructions
- Muddle opal basil with simple syrup in a shaker.
- Add gin and grapefruit juice.
- Shake with ice.
- Double strain into a wine glass over ice.
- Top with prosecco — watch the color bloom.
- Garnish with an opal basil sprig.