Black Basil
4.0 80 ratings
Ingredients
8 fresh Basil leaves
1 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Limoncello liqueur
1 oz Lemon juice
1/2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
2 1/2 oz Tonic water
How to make
Serve in a collins glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of basil leaf.
Method
- 3 MUDDLE basil in base of shaker.
- 4 Add next 4 ingredients (all but tonic water) and SHAKE with ice.
- 5 STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring tonic water.
Garnish
- 6 Garnish with basil leaf.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
Light in alcohol, with basil and zesty lemon, this wholesome drink is refreshing on a summer afternoon.