Ingredients
9 large basil leaves, divided
4 oz. vodka
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 c. lemonade
Ice
Seltzer
Lemon slices, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Infuse vodka: Tear 5 basil leaves into small pieces and place into a small glass jar with vodka. Seal tightly and shake, refrigerate, then infuse for at least 6 hours, up to 12 hours, shaking the jar occasionally.Step 2Make basil sugar: In a (preferably small) food processor, combine sugar and remaining basil. Pulse until basil is chopped into small, uniform pieces and sugar is pale green.Step 3Strain vodka into a glass measuring cup, squeezing basil leaves to release any remaining liquid.Step 4Rim glasses: Pour basil sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Fill another shallow plate with water until ¼" deep. Dip the rim of each glass first in water, then in basil sugar.5.Divide basil vodka between glasses, then add ½ cup lemonade to each. Fill glasses with ice cubes and top with seltzer. Garnish with lemon slices.
