Description
If you like vodka and tonic drinks, this is something you should try while fresh basil is still available in your garden or farmer’s market.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz vodka (we used Tito’s Vodka)
- 1 cup loose basil leaves, reserving 4 attractive leaves, trim off steam but be careful not to bruise the basil leaves as they will brown
- Tonic water
- 2 slices of lemon
Instructions
- In a mason jar, add the basil and push to the bottom being careful not to crush
- Add the vodka, seal the jar and let it rest in a cool place for 3 days – shake occasionally as you remember
- When the vodka is ready and nice and green, set out 2 low ball glasses
- Now everyone likes a different mix of liquor to mixer so, changing to your liking, add to each glass:
- Add 2 oz of vodka – remove the basil leaves from the jar and reserve the remaining vodka for another time
- Add 4 oz of tonic water
- Add ice cubes to fill and then stir
- Garish with 2 basil leaves and 1 lemon slice per glass
- Enjoy
Notes
Special equipment:
- A 16 oz mason jar with lid and ring
- Prep Time: 3 days
- Cook Time: 5 mins