Basil Lime Cooler

Name: Basil Lime Cooler
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 28 grams basil syrup; 1 sprig Garnish: basil; 3 basil leaves; 14 grams freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime; 237 milliliters sugar; 43 grams vodka; 237 milliliters water

You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give Basil Lime Cooler It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up basil syrup, water, juice from 1 lime, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 minutes.

Instructions

Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan.

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Fresh Basil

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Heat over high heat until boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 minutes.

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Sugar

Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Basil syrup will keep for one week in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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Basil

Syrup

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Sieve

Combine 1 ounce basil syrup, lime juice, and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Fill a collins glass with ice, then strain the cocktail into the glass.

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Lime Juice