Make Lemon-Basil Simple Syrup: Add lemon zest and juice, water, chopped basil, and sugar to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmering, simmer 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, and cool completely.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
The classic vodka sour gets an update with a lemon-basil simple syrup.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon-Basil Simple Syrup | ||
| 2 tbsp. lemon zest | ||
| ½ c. fresh lemon juice | ||
| 1 c. water | ||
| 1 (0.8-oz.) pkg. fresh basil, chopped | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| Lemon-Basil Vodka Sour | ||
| 2 oz. Row vodka | ||
| Fresh basil, for garnish | ||
| Fresh lemon slices, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Medium saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- 6-oz. cocktail glass
- Ice
Directions
Make Lemon-Basil Vodka Sour: Fill a 6-oz. cocktail glass with ice. Pour 2-oz. vodka and 2-oz. lemon-basil simple syrup into cocktail glass; stir to combine. If desired, garnish with fresh basil and lemon slice.
Nutrition facts
Servings
230 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 0%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen