Bartender Of The Year Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavors and Garnishes
Ice
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by chilling a highball glass or a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water. Let it sit while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Base Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Fresh Basil
Add 5 fresh basil leaves to the shaker. Gently muddle the leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their essential oils.
Shaking and Serving
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Prepare the Glass Again
Empty the chilled glass of the ice water used for chilling.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- 7
Top with Soda Water
Add 3 oz of soda water to the drink, gently stirring to combine while preserving the bubbles.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon wedge and an additional basil leaf for an aromatic finish.
