Jul 13 2026
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh basil leaves gently to release their aroma and flavor.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Pour in the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled basil.
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- 4
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of basil on top.
