Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBoom Bang Fine Foods & CocktailsCocktail Of The Day Recipe

Cocktail Of The Day Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Cocktail Of The Day Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Enhancements

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemon

    Cut a fresh lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Muddling the Basil

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves and gently muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their flavor.

  3. 3

    Mixing Ingredients

    Add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled basil. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

Serving

  1. 4

    Straining

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice, ensuring to leave the basil leaves behind.

  2. 5

    Adding Soda Water

    Top the drink with 3 oz of soda water for a refreshing fizz.

  3. 6

    Garnishing

    Garnish your cocktail with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass and a sprig of basil.

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