You know us, we’re wine drinking gals, but when we drink the hard stuff–vodka, bourbon, scotch– we usually prefer it straight up. These are adult drinks and each maker works hard to give their spirit a distinct taste. (Read more in the tutorial on whisky/whiskey in our book.) On occasion, however, as the summer sizzles we’ll add a little something to a mix to give it a refreshing twist. This August our drink of choice has been muddled basil martinis. Simply made by muddling basil and spearmint with simple syrup, lime juice and vodka in a martini shaker.
Trust us on this, make a large pitcher of these, or you’ll spend the evening in the kitchen making refills for your guests.
The B*tches Muddled Basil Martini
-2 1/2 jiggers of vodka or gin (Rumor has it that the Costco Kirkland brand vodka is really the same as Grey Goose, we’re not stating this as fact, but we like it very much. It’s industrial size, a great price and cool looking, too.)
-1 jigger simple syrup
-1 jigger fresh squeezed lime juice
-4 fresh sweet basil leaves
-1 fresh spearmint leaf (or to taste)
Muddle the basil, simple syrup and lime juice together. Add gin or vodka. Combine in a cocktail shaker with loads of ice. Shake until there are shards of ice and the mix turns frothy. Strain.
18 comments
Demi Kamateros via Facebook says:
Aug 10, 2011
🙂
Tolonda Westbrook via Facebook says:
Aug 10, 2011
AWESOME way to take the edge of all the daily stresses!!
Sarah Milligan via Facebook says:
Aug 10, 2011
Mojito! (the Crystal Light one…I have a 5 yr old gotta be sober!)
Brenda Thibault via Facebook says:
Aug 10, 2011
Still loveing a Fuzzy Navel
Nina Kraus O'Loughlin via Facebook says:
Aug 10, 2011
Absolut pear + Hawaiian Punch…
Jess N Joe via Facebook says:
Aug 11, 2011
I don’t make it too often but I love rainbow sherbert ice crean, fruit punch and sprite. It makes the best summer drink for me. But if I were to go for a mature drink, I’m rather boring… a screwdriver!
Lori Daniell via Facebook says:
Aug 12, 2011
mmmm..muddled basil martini sounds fabulous
Demi Kamateros via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
🙂
Twana Adams via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
jill scott blockparty tour
Asnathe Aqenor via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
i love dat book! bitches on a budget
Kimberly VanOver via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
1: ice cold beer 2: vacation to the beach 3: playing with fire by Gena Showalter ( great shameless romance read) 4: fresh fruit and veggies
Maggie Fellner Hunt via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
1: Moose 2: Hiking 3: Biking 4: Justified Season 2 5: Friends with Benefits (movie)
Rhonda Walker Thorn via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
1) Blackberry cobbler I made from wild blackberries on our land; 2) Thorn Music Night 2011 (BBQ/Music night at our house); 3) A couple of great wedding and engagement photo shoots. 🙂
Andrea Morales via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
1. Pacifico Beer, 2. Eva’s Kitchen by Eva Langoria, 3. Swimming in my boyfriend’s pool 4. Crystal cove in Laguna Beach
Brenda Thibault via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
Journey concert
Brenda Kay via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
1) Dale Hollow Lake 2) Bristol Motor Speedway!
Amber Ligon via Facebook says:
Sep 3, 2011
Sade live in concert
Adrienne Costas Belaire via Facebook says:
Sep 4, 2011
1. Outliers by same guy who wrote Tipping Point 2. Mojitos on the beach in Greece 3. Breakfasts with my Mom on the patio while the kids were still sleeping ; )