Basil Lemon Drop Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with basil and lemon.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the leaves to release their aromatic oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Liquid Ingredients
Pour in the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka into the shaker with the muddled basil.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Add the ice cubes to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Serving
- 4
Strain and Serve
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass to remove the basil leaves and ice. Make sure to press the mixture to extract all the liquid.
- 5
- 6
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Basil Lemon Drop.
