Basil Berry Smash Recipe
Ketel One | lemon juice | housemade basil simple blackberries fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Beverage Components
Fresh Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Basil Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water with a handful of fresh basil leaves. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool. Strain the syrup to remove the basil leaves and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Cocktail Assembly
- 2
Muddle Blackberries and Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh blackberries and fresh basil leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently mash the blackberries and basil together to release their juices and flavors.
- 3
Add Liquids
To the muddled mixture, add the Ketel One vodka, fresh lemon juice, and housemade basil simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. You can use a fine mesh strainer to catch any blackberry seeds for a smoother drink.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a fresh blackberry and a basil leaf on top for an aromatic touch.
