pitcher-style basil vodka greyhound
Easy peasy, 4 ingredient and no squeezy if you use storebought grapefruit juice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, lightly packed
- 2 cups vodka
- 4 cups grapefruit juice, homemade or store bought
- fresh basil leaves and grapefruit wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot, bring the sugar and 1/3 cup of water to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and drop in the basil leaves. Cover and steep at least 5 minutes (I like to do 10). Strain out the basil and let the syrup cool.
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the syrup, vodka, and grapefruit juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.
- Pour the chilled cocktail into glasses. Garnish with basil leaves and grapefruit wedges, as desired.