Elevate your basic Vodka Soda with this Blueberry Basil Spritz recipe that’s bright, refreshing and as tasty to drink as it is pretty to look at!
2 oz Vodka
¾ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Blueberry Basil Simple Syrup
4-5 Blueberries
2 Basil Leaves
2 oz Club Soda
Garnish: Blueberries and Basil
FOR THE COCKTAIL:
Combine lemon juice, syrup, blueberries and basil to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add Vodka and shake until combined. Double strain into a cocktail glass full of ice and top with club soda. Give a gentle stir and garnish with blueberries and a sprig of fresh basil.
FOR THE SYRUP:
Combine equal parts sugar, water and blueberries to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the blueberries begin to break down. Reduce heat to low, add basil leaves (I used 8 large leaves for ½ cup of sugar and berries) and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Double strain the syrup, mashing the berries as you strain to squeeze out all of the remaining juice.
Elevate your basic Vodka Soda with this Blueberry Basil Spritz recipe that’s bright, refreshing and as tasty to drink as it is pretty to look at!
2 oz Vodka
¾ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Blueberry Basil Simple Syrup
4-5 Blueberries
2 Basil Leaves
2 oz Club Soda
Garnish: Blueberries and Basil
FOR THE COCKTAIL:
Combine lemon juice, syrup, blueberries and basil to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add Vodka and shake until combined. Double strain into a cocktail glass full of ice and top with club soda. Give a gentle stir and garnish with blueberries and a sprig of fresh basil.
FOR THE SYRUP:
Combine equal parts sugar, water and blueberries to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the blueberries begin to break down. Reduce heat to low, add basil leaves (I used 8 large leaves for ½ cup of sugar and berries) and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Double strain the syrup, mashing the berries as you strain to squeeze out all of the remaining juice.