Blended Basil Martini
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Blended Basil Martini
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The Blended Basil Martini mixes fresh basil leaves with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, all blended with ice to create a slushy, herbaceous cocktail. The basil adds a bright, green flavor that balances the citrusy lime and botanical gin, served chilled for a refreshing sip.
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The cocktail is prepared by combining large basil leaves with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup in a blender with ice. Blending these together produces a frosty martini with a smooth, slushy texture. The fresh basil imparts a subtle herbal aroma and flavor that complements the sharpness of the lime and the gin’s distinctive notes.
Serving the drink in a martini glass garnished with a lime wedge offers an inviting presentation. The chilled and blended nature makes this a cooling, flavorful cocktail suitable for warm weather or whenever a fresh herbal drink is desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 5 basil or more to taste, large leaves
- 2 oz gin
- 1 ½ oz Rose's Lime Juice or fresh lime juice should work too
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine in a blender, ice cubes, basil leaves, gin, lime juice, and simple syrup together.
- Blend until completely blended and slushy.
- Pour into a martini glass and serve with a lime wedge. Enjoy.
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