Basil Bubbles Recipe

Time1h

Serves6

house-infused basil vodka, basil simple, sparkling wine

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Ingredients

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1
Infuse the Vodka
In a clean glass jar, combine the vodka and fresh basil leaves. Seal the jar tightly and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days, shaking gently once a day. Taste periodically until it reaches your desired basil flavor.

2
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, add the fresh basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve and let it cool. Store in a bottle in the refrigerator.

3
Mix and Serve
In a large pitcher, combine 200 ml of the house-infused basil vodka with 100 ml of the basil simple syrup. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice. Top each glass with 150 ml of sparkling wine. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.