Cocktail Recipes

INGREDIENTS:

SPIKED SPARKLING BASIL LEMONADE

Instructions:

Step 1: Infuse vodka: Tear 5 basil leaves into small pieces and place into a small glass jar with vodka. Seal tightly and shake, refrigerate, then infuse for at least 6 hours, up to 12 hours, shaking the jar occasionally.
Step 2: Make basil sugar: In a (preferably small) food processor, combine sugar and remaining basil. Pulse until basil is chopped into small, uniform pieces and sugar is pale green.
Step 3: Strain vodka into a glass measuring cup, squeezing basil leaves to release any remaining liquid.
Step 4: Rim glasses: Pour basil sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Fill another shallow plate with water until ¼" deep. Dip the rim of each glass first in water, then in basil sugar.
Step 5: Assemble cocktail: Divide basil vodka between glasses, then add ½ cup lemonade to each. Fill glasses with ice cubes and top with seltzer. Garnish with lemon slices.

LEMON BLUEBERRY DAIQUIRI

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add blueberries and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have burst, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and let cool 10 minutes. Strain mixture into a clean jar and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. (You will have enough blueberry simple syrup for at least 4 drinks.)
Step 3: Fill a shaker with ice. Add rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and serve garnished with blueberries and a lemon peel.

- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour Campari and vermouth over.
- Step 2: Top with club soda and serve with orange wheel, if using.

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