Recipe: Basilco (Basil Ginger Martini)

Recipe: Basilco (Basil Ginger Martini)

Makes 1 drink

Ginger simple syrup

1 cup water
Martini

3-4 large leaves fresh basil torn into pieces

3 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce ginger simple syrup

2 ounces Prosecco

1. To make the ginger simple syrup. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add ginger and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain out the ginger and add sugar and stir well until all the sugar is dissolved. May be stored, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks.

2. To make the cocktail. Reserve one basil leaf for garnish and tear the rest into pieces. Muddle the torn basil in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and add vodka and ginger simple syrup. Shake vigorously. Pour Prosecco into a chilled martini glass. Pour basil, vodka mixture into the glass. Garnish with one whole basil leaf.