Raspberry Basil Chilton is a fizzy drink that is both colorful and flavorful. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for summer.
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 5 minutesmins
Ingredients
3lemons
1/3cupfresh raspberries
¼cuploosely packed basil leavesplus more to garnish
3ouncesvodka
1Tablespoonpure maple syrup
club soda
icecrushed preferred
margarita salt
Instructions
Salt the rims of two cocktail classes of choice. You will do this by placing a small amount of water in a shallow dish and placing margarita salt on a separate plate. Gently dip the rim of your glass into the water, and then coat with the salt.
Fill your salted glasses gently with ice and set aside.
In a separate bowl, freshly squeeze the juice of three lemons. Discard any seeds.
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh lemon juice, vodka, maple syrup, raspberries and basil leaves. With a muddler or wooden spoon, gently press or crush the raspberries and basil in the shaker to release the flavors.
Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Pour the cocktail evenly over the ice in the prepared glasses. Top off with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with lemon slices, fresh raspberries or basil leaves.