Sunday In The Park Recipe
Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Lime, Basil Infused Simple Syrup
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Basil Infused Simple Syrup Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the Pearl Cucumber Vodka, fresh lime juice, and basil infused simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 3
- 4
Top with Club Soda
Gently top the cocktail with club soda to add some fizz. Stir gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with cucumber slices and fresh basil leaves for a refreshing finish.
Basil Infused Simple Syrup Preparation
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir to combine.
- 7
- 8
Add Basil
Once the sugar is dissolved, add 1 cup of fresh basil leaves to the saucepan.
- 9
Infuse the Syrup
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the basil steep in the syrup for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- 10
Strain and Store
After steeping, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the basil leaves. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.