Basil Lemon Drop Recipe
A premium Lemon Drop Martini made with Ketel One Citron Vodka, fresh muddled basil and housemade sweet & sour. Garnished with a sugar coated rim.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by coating the rim of a chilled martini glass with lemon juice and then dip it into granulated sugar to create a sugar-coated rim.
- 2
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves and muddle gently to release the oils.
- 3
Mix the Drink
Add the Ketel One Citron Vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass and garnish with a fresh basil leaf if desired.
