blackberry basil vodka lemonade

We didn't make it out to Shadybrook this weekend but that didn't impede our cocktail challenge!

I chose the drink this week because we happen to have fresh basil and blackberries in our fridge.

I found the recipe on Lemon Tree Dwelling. There are a few drinks on the site that we intend to try.

Cock-Tail Scale (out of 5*)
James 4*
Mellissa 4*

Basil and Blackberry made in to a simple syrup

It was a beautiful hot weekend in Edmonton and this drink was very refreshing. We didn't finish the pitcher on Saturday and the drink had much more flavour on day 2.

Recipe - 4 servings

Ingredients
4 c. lemonade
1 c. vodka
1 c. water (I used soda water)
1/2 c. blackberry basil simple syrup - recipe below

Simple Syrup:
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. fresh basil
1/2 c. fresh blackberries

Instructions
1. Prepare simple syrup by bringing water and sugar to boil; remove from heat and stir in basil and blackberries.
2. Mask berries and basil with a fork or potato masher
3. Let stand for about an hour to cool, then strain through a mesh strainer
4. In a medium pitcher, combine vodka, lemonade, soda water and strained simple syrup
5. Garnish with blackberries, basil and lemon slices