basil scented lemonade w/ a kick
makes 1 double cocktail
3pts. vodka
3pts. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 pts. lemon basil syrup*
couple splashes club soda (optional)
garnish w/ basil leaf
*lemon basil syrup
boil (till sugar dissolves):
1/2c water
1/2c sugar (or splenda packets)
1 c packed basil leaves
peel from 1 lemon
let sit room temp 1hr, refrig. 1 hr, strain