Our spin on the classic Tom Collins cocktail includes a homemade blueberry simple syrup infused with sweet basil and lemon zest. This is a perfect balance of sweet berries, tart lemon, herbal basil, and subtle effervescence to enjoy in the warmer summer months.
This beverage is gluten-free, additive-free, salt-free, and vegan.
Simple Syrup (about 8 servings):
4 tbsp or ¼ cup SKORDO Wild Blueberry Sugar
2 tbsp sweet basil
1 tbsp SKORDO Dried Lemon Zest
1 cup very hot water
To make:
1. Combine sugar, basil, and lemon zest in a muslin bag, cheesecloth, or tea filter
2. Place into hot water and let sit for at least 20 minutes
Cocktail (1 serving):
2 oz. vodka or gin
2 oz. blueberry basil simple syrup
1 oz. lemon juice
8 oz. ice
Soda water (can be flavored!)
To make:
1. Combine liquor of choice, blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice and ice in a shaker
2. If available, add a few fresh basil leaves and fresh blueberries, muddle
3. Shake well
4. Pour into a 12 oz. glass, top with soda water
5. Garnish with lemon, blueberries and basil if you'd like and enjoy!
