This seriously refreshing seasonal cocktail mixer is sunshine in a bottle. Picture yourself poolside, the smell of a citrus grove drifting through the air, a cool glass in hand, and (hallelujah!) an endless reservoir of refills. Simple Time’s Grapefruit Basil Limeade is the life-affirming elixir you wanna be serenely swigging in this daydream. Simple Times always starts their handcrafted cocktail mixers with fresh, all-natural ingredients – in this case, juicy grapefruit with an elegant, bitter edge, tart lime, and a subtle background of herbaceous aromatics, thanks to basil’s inimitable awesomeness. It’s a flavor combo that blends brilliantly with a lot of what’s already on your bar cart. Just add booze (or seltzer!) and get to sipping. This lime-y libation goes down easy.
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To make a truly crisp tonic, mix three parts Grapefruit Basil Limeade with one part vodka or tequila, pour over ice, and garnish with lime. (Don’t worry, the ratios are on the bottle!) Splash it in some sparkling wine for an out-of this-world aperitif. Stir it up with whatever liquor floats your boat, serve it to your friends for boozy brunch chez vous, and watch them scour the room for the mixologist you must be squirreling away. No pros needed. Your cocktail arsenal is above average, and that deserves a toast.