Enjoy Sweet Summertime

By Krayl Funch

Movies, commercials and love stories have been written about this magical season. I’m not sure if it is the heat or real magic in the air that makes it my favorite season but I have always looked forward to the long days and warm nights. Growing up I loved being able to stay up late and catch fireflies with the other neighborhood kids, as an adult I still love staying up late with the neighbors but now it frequently includes a fresh made cocktail.

I love using fresh picked herbs and combining them with citrus juice to create new combinations to match my mood. This sipper is ideal for a Garden Party or for serving late into the evening to guests who arrive up the front path. Enjoy.

The Summer Sipper

• Juice of 1/4 Fresh Juicy Grapefruit
• 2 1/2 Ounces of Bombay Sapphire Gin
• 1 Tablespoon shredded Opal Basil
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Peel infused Simple Syrup
  

Combine basil and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, using a wooden muddler combine ingredients. Add grapefruit juice, gin and ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously approx. 30-60 seconds to chill and break up the basil leaves. Pour into a martini or other cocktail glass. Garnish with basil flower.{Makes one good size cocktail}

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Krayl Funch

Recipe by Krayl Funch 
Krayl is an Entertaining & Lifestyle Expert and 
author of the book  An Appealing Plan. 
For more information visit: http://anappealingplan.com/

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