Best Berry Basil Vodka Recipes

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BASIL VODKA GIMLETS



Basil Vodka Gimlets image

This fragrant twist on the gimlet cocktail gets its clean green notes not from lime juice but from fresh basil. For extra glamour and aroma, tuck small sprigs of additional basil into each glass.

Categories     Fruit Juice     Vodka     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Wedding     Cocktail     Lemon     Basil     Summer     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes 6 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup basil lemon syrup
3/4 cup vodka
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup ice cubes
Garnish: fresh basil sprigs (preferably lemon basil); lemon zest strips
lemon zest strips

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a pitcher until cold, then strain into 8- to 10-ounce glasses (such as Old Fashioned) half filled with ice.

BLUEBERRY BASIL GIMLET AS MADE BY STIR CRAZY COCKTAILS RECIPE BY TASTY



Blueberry Basil Gimlet As Made By Stir Crazy Cocktails Recipe by Tasty image

A classic cocktail with a slight twist, this blueberry basil drink is bright and refreshing with a perfect balance of summer flavors.

Provided by Stir Crazy Cocktails

Categories     Drinks

Time 40m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
½ cup fresh blueberry, crushed
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
ice, for shaking
1 oz strained lime juice
2 oz vodka
fresh basil leaf, for garnish
fresh blueberry, for garnish
martini glass, chilled

Steps:

  • Make the blueberry basil simple syrup: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Add the blueberries and basil. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain before using. The syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, 1 ounce blueberry basil simple syrup, and the vodka. FIll the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass and garnish a basil leaf and blueberries.
  • Enjoy!

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