Basil Paloma

• 2 basil leaves
• 1 grapefruit segment
• 2 ounces silver tequila
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 3 ounces grapefruit juice
• Soda water
• Lime wedge, for garnish

1. Put 2 basil leaves and 1 grapefruit segment in a highball glass and muddle gently.
2. Add 2 ounces silver tequila, juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup.
3. Stir gently.
4. Add ice, 3 ounces grapefruit juice and soda to top.
5. Stir gently again.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge.

basil, segment, tequila, lime, simple syrup, grapefruit juice, water

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016303 (may not work)