Happy Hour Central Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktails
Appetizers
Method
Cocktails
- 1
Prepare the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 2
Shake and Strain
Add ice cubes to the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- 3
- 4
Garnish (optional)
Garnish with a lemon slice or a sprig of basil if desired.
Appetizers
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Stir in fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the basil is wilted.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Serve the tomato-basil mixture on top of the toasted baguette slices as a delicious appetizer.