Lemon Basil Recipe
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, fresh basil, fresh lemon juice, & touch of sweetness.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Muddle Basil
Place 6 fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the simple syrup and gently muddle the leaves just enough to bruise them and release their aroma and oils — avoid shredding them into bits.
Add Liquids
Add 2 oz Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker with the muddled basil.
Shake
Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the outside is frosted.
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to remove basil bits. If you prefer a slightly lighter drink, leave the cocktail unstirred over ice in a rocks glass.
Top (optional)
If desired, top with 1 oz of club soda for effervescence and gently stir once to combine.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a lemon wheel or wedge on the rim and a small basil sprig tucked into the drink. Serve immediately.