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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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Course: Drinks and Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Author: Jennifer

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