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Makes

1 drink

Ingredients

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.