Basil Martini with Lime and Black Pepper
This light and refreshing cocktail will help you savor the last of your summer basil and spice things up with a hint of black pepper
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Servings: 2 cocktails
Ingredients
Basil Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves washed
Basil Martini:
- 4 oz vodka
- 4 oz basil simple syrup
- 4 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Basil Simple Syrup:
- Combine the sugar and water in saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add basil leaves.
- Let stand until room temperature, transfer to airtight container and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Basil Martini:
- Fill martini glasses with ice and water to chill.
- Pour out ice and water.
- Shake first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker, strain into empty, chilled martini glasses.
- Add one to two turns of freshly ground black pepper and a basil leaf for garnish.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 183g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 176g
