Basil-infused vodka? Sign us up. This brings out the sweetness of the herb and turns the spirit a vibrant green.
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Yields:
2
Total Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Ingredients
9
large basil leaves, divided
4oz.
vodka
1/4c.
granulated sugar
1c.
lemonade
Ice
Seltzer
Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions
Step 1Infuse vodka: Tear 5 basil leaves into small pieces and place into a small glass jar with vodka. Seal tightly and shake, refrigerate, then infuse for at least 6 hours, up to 12 hours, shaking the jar occasionally.
Step 2Make basil sugar: In a (preferably small) food processor, combine sugar and remaining basil. Pulse until basil is chopped into small, uniform pieces and sugar is pale green.
Step 3Strain vodka into a glass measuring cup, squeezing basil leaves to release any remaining liquid.
Step 4Rim glasses: Pour basil sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Fill another shallow plate with water until ¼" deep. Dip the rim of each glass first in water, then in basil sugar.5.Divide basil vodka between glasses, then add ½ cup lemonade to each. Fill glasses with ice cubes and top with seltzer. Garnish with lemon slices.
Lena Abraham is a freelance contributor with Delish, and was formerly Senior Food Editor, where she developed and styled recipes for video and photo, and also stayed on top of current food trends. She’s been working in the food industry for over 10 years, and will argue that the best fish tacos in the world are made in New York. Don’t @ her.
