Sharon has recently shown an interest in trying cocktails other than her old standbys of Cosmopolitans and Margaritas. Recently at a friends house we had a cocktail found in Death & Company Modern Classic Cocktails. Sharon ordered a copy for us and we have tried a few cocktails as well as enjoying reading the book - which is a good read. Last night I suggested that Sharon find a recipe which included grapefruit juice. She came up with several and we made "The Big Texan". Sharon said after tasting "I could become a bourbon drinker."
The Big Texan
1 oz. grapefruit juice
1 1/2 oz. bourbon
1/4 oz. simple syrup
2 basil leaves
Shake with ice and pour over 5 ice cubes and serve.
After a few sips Sharon suggested we modify it to make it "ours." I added five drops of Cocktail Punk Colorado Cocktail Bitters. Wow, another layer of flavor that worked well.
Sounds yummy. I might have to taste this in August.
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