Basil Lime Cooler Recipe

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 basil leaves
• :
• 1 ounce basil syrup
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 3 basil leaves
• 2 to 3 ounces seltzer
• Garnish: basil sprig

1. Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Heat over high heat until boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 minutes. 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.
2. 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. Add extra basil leaves to the glass, top with seltzer and stir gently. Garnish with straw and basil sprig.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/08/drinking-in-season-basil-and-lime-cooler-vodka-highball-recipe.html (may not work)