This Lemon Basil Martini is so refreshing on a hot summers day!

Martini
2 tablespoons basil simple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ounce St. Germaine
2 ounces Le Citron Vodka
top with tonic water
fresh chopped basil in the glass
Basil Simple Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
6 chopped basil leaves
Basil Simple Syrup:
1
Bring sugar, water & basil to a boil. Stir so the sugar dissolves. Discard basil & chill syrup in a jar in the fridge until ready to use. This syrup stays fresh for up to a week.
Martini
2
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the basil syrup, lemon juice, St. Germaine & vodka. Shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Top with sliced basil & tonic water.
Ingredients
Martini
2 tablespoons basil simple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ounce St. Germaine
2 ounces Le Citron Vodka
top with tonic water
fresh chopped basil in the glass
Basil Simple Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
6 chopped basil leaves