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Beretta's Pamplemousse
[Photo: Maggie Hoffman]
We're always a bit wary of elderflower liqueur, but it doesn't take over in this supremely balanced and fresh-tasting gin cocktail, a signature brunch drink at Beretta in San Francisco. The recipe was created by Ryan Fitzgerald.
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Beretta's Pamplemousse
About This Recipe
| Yield: | makes 1 cocktail |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 5 minutes |
| Special equipment: | cocktail shaker and strainer |
| This recipe appears in: | Favorite Brunch Drinks: How to Make Beretta's Pamplemousse |
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 white grapefruit
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain
- Garnish: basil leaf
Procedures
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1
Combine gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
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Strain into cocktail glass, garnish with basil leaf, and serve immediately.
