Raspberry Basil Limoncello Cocktail
- 1 pint fresh raspberries, plus more for garnish
- 12 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into sixths, plus wheels for garnish
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, chilled (more if you prefer the cocktail a little sweeter)
- 2 ounces Limoncello
- 4 ounces citron vodka
- Crushed ice
- Sparkling rose wine, chilled
- Combine the raspberries, basil, lemons and simple syrup in a small pitcher and muddle until the raspberries are mashed.
- Add the Limoncello and vodka.
- Let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Put crushed ice into rocks glasses and add some of the raspberry mixture.
- Fill to the top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with lemon and raspberries and basil sprigs if desired.
fresh raspberries, basil, lemon, simple syrup, citron vodka, sparkling rose wine
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/raspberry-basil-limoncello-cocktail-recipe.html (may not work)