Lemon Basil Martini Recipe
Citrus based martini, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, gin, simple syrup, ice cubes, and a lemon wedge.
- 2
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the basil leaves to release their aromatic oils.
- 3
Add Liquids
Pour in the fresh lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker with the muddled basil.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, ensuring it's adequately filled to chill the mixture.
- 5
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Optionally, you can double strain to remove any basil bits.
- 7
