Makes
1 drinkIngredients
For the Basil Simple Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1½ cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
For the Drink
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce Limoncello
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon
- 2 cucumber slices
- ¾ ounce basil simple syrup recipe follows
- Club soda
- Basil and cucumber wheel garnish
Instructions
For the Basil Simple Syrup
- Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until all the sugar is dissolved. Do not allow the syrup to come to a full rolling boil.
- While the sugar is cooking, finely chop the basil and place half in a mesh bag or loose-tea steeper and add to the sugar mixture. Set the other half aside.
- When slightly cooled, remove cooked basil, add fresh basil and chill.
For the Drink
- Place cucumber in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add vodka, Limoncello, lemon, and basil simple syrup and shake over ice. Strain and pour into a tall rocks glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with fresh basil sprig and a cucumber wheel.
