Black Basil

Name: Black Basil
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 fresh Basil leaves; 1 shot Vodka; 0.5 shot Limoncello; 1 shot Lemon Juice; 0.5 shot Rich Simple (2:1) syrup; 2.5 shot Tonic Water

Herbal

Citrusy

A refreshing cocktail featuring basil, vodka, and a hint of citrus, topped with tonic water for a bubbly finish.

Time to make: 5 min

Difficulty: Intermediate

Strength: Medium

Ingredients

1 serving

Basil leaves8.00 oz
Vodka1.00 oz
Limoncello0.50 oz
Lemon Juice1.00 oz
Rich Simple (2:1) syrup0.50 oz
Tonic Water2.50 oz

Equipment

ShakerTin
HawthorneStrainer
Jigger
BarSpoon

Serving details

GlasswareCollins
GarnishBasil leaf
IceRegular Cubes
TemperatureChilled

How to make it

Muddle basil leaves in the base of a shaker.
Add vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to the shaker. Shake with ice.
Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
Top with tonic water and lightly stir.

Other details

Calories150-200
Alcohol volume7.09%

Reviews

4.5

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