My favorite gin cocktail to date. The Ruth Basil Gin-sburg! Featuring the delicious @empress1908gin 💜🥰 Save the full recipe below! Cheers! Ruth Basil Gin-sburg 2oz Empress 1908 Gin (my fav) 1.5oz fresh grapefruit juice 3/4oz basil grapefruit syrup* 1/2oz egg white garnish: basil leaf Method Add ingredients to a shaker. Shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake for another 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf. *Basil Grapefruit Syrup • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup water • 1 whole grapefruit rind • fresh basil leaves Method Add sugar, water, and grapefruit rind to a small saucepan and bring to a boil until sugar has completely dissolved. Add a couple basil leaves and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain into a glass container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes prior to use in cocktail. Cheers! #f52grams #f52community #food52 #feedfeed #cocktails #gincocktail #grapefruit #basil #makemore #bonappetit #surlatable #ginsour #thewayweeat #huffposttaste #abeautifulmess #thekitchn #tastingtable #foodstyling #mixology #mixologist #foodphotography #saveurmag