Thai Basil Infused Passionfruit Collins

By SippitySup

This exotic vodka cocktail has the punch of Thai basil and the sweetness of lilikoi, also known as passion fruit.

Ingredients

• 20 thai basil leaves, you may substitute sweet basil
• 6 oz vodka
• 3 small passionfruit, halved
• 1 scoop cracked ice
• 1 oz cointreau
• ice cubes, as needed
• 2 oz splashed club soda, or as needed

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Infuse the vodka: Place the basil leaves in a small jar. Add vodka cover jar and let infuse at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

When ready to serve place 2 halves passion fruit into a cocktail shaker. Muddle until pulpy. Strain the basil infused vodka into the cocktail shaker, discard basil. Add cointreau and cracked ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into 2 ice filled Collins glasses, dividing liquid evenly between them both. Top with club soda. Garnish each with 2 more halves passion fruit.

Serve immediately.