lemon basil cooler
A citrusy and herbaceous cocktail with a light and bubbly finish!
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Servings: cocktail
ingredients
Basil Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 12 to 14 basil leaves
Lemon Basil Cooler
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz basil simple syrup
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz club soda soda water, sparkling water, etc
- Garnish: lemon wheels basil sprig
instructions
- To create the simple syrup, combine sugar, water, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool completely before using.
- To create the cocktail, add basil lemon simple syrup, vodka, and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish as desired.