Basil Limoncello Cocktail

By OcadoLife
Beautifully balanced and full of uplifting herby, citrussy flavours, this Basil Limoncello Cocktail from recipe developer and food stylist Saskia Sidey is a refreshing sip. “This is super-easy to make and a fantastic…
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Ingredients

4 total
  • 1 handful basil leaves, plus a sprig to garnish
  • 30ml limoncello
  • 30ml gin
  • 150ml soda water, to top up

Method

3 steps
  1. Step 1

    Put the basil in a cocktail shaker or clean lidded jar with the limoncello. Use a muddler or the end of a rolling pin to squish the leaves until the liquid turns bright green.

  2. Step 2

    Add the gin and a big handful of ice; shake well.

  3. Step 3

    Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice, then top up with soda water and pop in a big basil sprig.