Lemon Basil Vodka Martini
Muddle basil leaves with simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker.
Add ice and vodka. Shake until chilled.
Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon wheel and basil leaf.
Always use fresh lemon juice. Pay attention to the quantity / size of basil leaves used and adjust for balance.
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I tried this first with your request for addressing the sweetness. I nibbled at this in two ways: I tried Coruba Jamaican rum since Smith & Cross is so sweet (I love it, but it is very sweet). I swapped the Carpano Antica out for Punt e Mes to provide more bitter character (even though the Punt e Mes might contain more actual sugar.) I targeted the same alcohol content and bourbon mashbill using the 80 proof Coruba and Wild Turkey 101 bourbon. The result was very good, semi-sweet, but with alcohol heat (79 proof before ice dilution), bitter balance, and abundant herbal and flavor notes. It didn't last long in the glass...