Cocktail Thursday-Basil Lemon Drop
PUBLISHED ON: 09.22.2011
Something that is well done is always better than something well said.
~Anonymous
Basil Lemon Drop
Makes 1 cocktail
Recipe from Cafe Firenze
Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz Citrus Vodka
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Sweet and Sour
Fresh squeeze of lemon juice
4 Basil leaves
1-1/2 oz Citrus Vodka
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Sweet and Sour
Fresh squeeze of lemon juice
4 Basil leaves
Directions:
Take the basil leaves and cut them by hand, then place them in the mixing glass with 1/2 oz of Sweet and Sour. Start muddling until the Sweet and Sour goes from yellow to bright green. Then start pouring the ingredients following the recipe. Shake vigorously, and serve in chilled orange-sugar rimmed glass.
Note: To prepare orange sugar mix sugar with a couple of drops of red and yellow food coloring.
Enjoy!
Pushpa
An awesome drink,love it beautifully presented.
The JR
Lemon and basil. Sounds good. Very pretty too!
Chef E
I am not sure why, but I had never had a lemon drop before, until my sister came in July- now this sounds divine and I will be making one! So thanks!
pam
Bookmarked!!!!
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
Ah, cocktail hour. My favorite time of the day. Not sure if I've had a lemon drop, but that's about to change.Sam
Hamaree Rasoi
Wonderful drink. Just amazing color.Deepa Hamaree Rasoi
Southerncook
My favorite time of day is the cocktail hour as well and this looks yummy. I love a good Lemon Drop Martini and the addition of the basil sounds very good. I am loving that orange salt too.Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
Hungry Dog
Oh my. I could dive right into that! Love that orange rim, so cheery and elegant at the same time!
That Girl
And you definitely do mixed drinks well!
chow and chatter
always love your cocktails so pretty
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
Each sip must smell heavenly! What a great cocktail idea and the orange rim is beautiful.
Taste of Beirut
I am so impressed with these drinks you concoct! I can't go beyond opening a wine bottle! Looks and sounds wonderful!
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
I love that you've dubbed this \”Cocktail Thursday!\” I fully endorse this, and as they say \”how easy is this\” cocktail! I think this will be my weekend indulgence!
Unknown
yummalicious! I don't think I can quite indulge for another 3 months given the bump lol but I'm sure my husband will lurveee it given its still 35 degrees here where we are!xxSiddyhttp://www.SiddySays.com
Kitchen Belleicious
Love lemon and basil together. Maybe that is why I am obsessed with my herb lemon basil? Anyway, this drink looks amazing! Amazing!
The Absence of Alternatives
Ahhhh looks like a big bang farewell to summer. (but I guess summer lasts longer where you are…) I need to go get me some Cointreau…
amy @ fearless homemaker
ooh, i love lemon drops but have never tried adding basil. as we grow our own basil, i should definitely give it a try. looks divine + refreshing!
Julie
That would be so perfect right now. Nevermind that it's not even lunch time yet 🙂
Rita
How pretty1 I want a taste please.Rita
Barbara
Love the idea of the orange sugar rim, Velva. You make the BEST cocktails!
tinyskillet
This is gorgeous I don't know if I could drink it…okay, okay you twisted my arm. 🙂 I have to try it, you could probably use mint leaves too.
Karen
I'll take two, please 🙂
From Beyond My Kitchen Window
This looks so delicious. Its so pretty too. I really like the touch of orange sugar on the rim.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
That looks so invitingly good! I'd love to be greeted with this at the end of a day 🙂
Quay Po Cooks
This is such a pretty presentation of the cocktail! The orange sugar add a touch of elegance to the drink.
LindyLouMac
Sounds an interesting combination of flavours.
Diane
Mmmmm must try this out. Diane
Heather S-G
Oh, it's so pretty! I love the color contrast. Of course, I totally want to sip it, too 😉
Anonymous
What a yummy treat to use with the fresh basil that is taking over my garden (and will be gone all too soon!) Yum!
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
Oh this looks good, and I'll bet it's a great stress reliever! LOL!!! I'd also like to thank you for your kind words about my mom. She will be forever missed and kept in our hearts.
Chris
What a gorgeous looking cocktail and just in time for the last batches of basil in our garden.
Anna and Liz Recipes
What a beautiful cocktail !! And it looks and sounds tasty! 🙂
teresa
oh how i love basil! this is just gorgeous!
Kim
Well, this is one way to use up that basil…LOL!
Joanne
I'm coming over to your place on thursdays…this sounds amazing!
abbey
Wow, your pictures are always beautiful, but this one is gorgeous!!! And the cocktail sounds delicious!
Mary
This is one of the most beautiful drinks I have ever seen. I would love to try one!
Rosa's Yummy Yums
What a delightful cocktail! The flavors are amazing.Cheers,Rosa