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Basil lemon drop martini on a pink surface with lemons in the background.

Basil Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

Melissa
This cocktail requires just 3 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and sour making it as delicious as it is easy to make!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Happy Hour
Cuisine Cocktails
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces citron vodka
  • ¾ ounce lemon juice
  • 1 ounce basil simple syrup (see recipe notes)
  • Lemon slice and/or basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the vodka, lemon juice, and basil simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and/or basil leaves if desired.

Notes

Ingredients for basil simple syrup:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh basil, loosely packed.
Instructions for syrup:
  • Combine the water and sugar and heat over the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir every so often to help dissolve the sugar.
  • Once it’s fully dissolved, remove from heat and add the fresh basil leaves.
  • Allow the syrup to completely cool, remove the basil leaves, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Batching and Making Ahead
Multiply the ingredient amounts by how many servings you want. To make things easier, here are the measurements for serving 8:
  • 1 ½ cups citron vodka
  • ¾ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup basil simple syrup
Mix the vodka, lemon juice, and basil simple syrup in a large pitcher.
To serve a batch right away:
If you’re serving right away, add the mixture to a cocktail shaker in batches with ice and shake until well chilled. Then, you can strain into individual glasses. Repeat as necessary.
Making a batch ahead;
If you’re not serving right away, store the pitcher in the fridge for up to 1 day in advance. Since it’ll already be chilled, you don’t have to use the cocktail shaker method, but be sure to stir well before serving. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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