Lemon Basil Martini Vodka Cocktail
A simple, juicy, and deliciously refreshing lemon and basil vodka martini cocktail with a zesty lemon sugar cocktail rim. Lots of fresh basil and lemon citrus flavor makes this a vibrant and brightly refreshing lemon basil cocktail to enjoy all summer long.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup - equal parts water/sugar heated to combine
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - fresh squeezed
- 2 to 3 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/2 oz Lemon Liqueur or Limoncello
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 tsp White Sugar - for sugared rim on glass
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest - for sugared rim on glass
Instructions
- Zest lemon and collect on a small flat plate. Add sugar to the same plate and stir with a fork until just combined.
- Rub with rim of a martini glass with a lemon wedge and dip it into the lemon zest sugar to rim it. Set in the freezer to chill.
- In a cocktail shaker, add basil leaves and muddle until fragrant.
- Add simple syrup, lemon juice, limoncello liqueur and vodka.
- Top off with ice and shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker until chilled through and combined. about 35 to 40 seconds.
- When ready to serve, grab chilled martini glass. Strain cocktail mixture into your prepared martini glass (leaving ice behind) and garnish with lemon twist and basil leaf.Serve very cold.
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