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perfect summer vodka cocktail

Water My Garden

Delicious and refreshing summer vodka cocktail with fresh juices, honey, vodka, crème de mûre, and basil! Feel like it's summer inside and out! Make for a backyard party or just a day in the sun!!!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: blackberry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, honey simple syrup, pomegranate, Refreshing, summer cocktails, vodka, vodka cocktails
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: Kama

Equipment

  • 1 Boston Shaker
  • 1 Bar Jigger
  • 1 Bar Muddler
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • 1 Hawthorne Strainer
  • 1 Fine cocktail Strainer
  • 1 Coupe Glass

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ¾ oz Honey Simple Syrup
  • ½ oz Crème de Mûre
  • ½ oz Pomegranate Juice
  • 2 small pieces Fresh Basil

Instructions

  • Have your coupe glass chilling in the freezer for about 15-30 minutes prior to making cocktail
  • Add ice into large tin
  • In small tin add ¾ oz honey simple syrup
  • Drop 2 small pieces of basil into small tin
  • Gently muddle basil into the honey simple syrup
  • Add the measurements of vodka, fresh lemon juice, crème de mûre, and pomegranate juice into small tin
  • Remove chilled coupe glass from the freezer
  • Combine tins and form a seal
  • Vigorously shake tins for 15-20 seconds
  • Break seal and double strain into chilled coupe
  • Take a sprig of basil, give it a good slap in between your hands and garnish it onto top of cocktail
  • Optionally take one leaf of basil, give it a good slap in between your hands and float it on top of cocktail for garnish
  • Enjoy!!