Raspberry Basil Limoncello Cocktail
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Total: 45 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 30 min
Ingredients
1 pint fresh raspberries, plus more for garnish
12 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, plus sprigs for garnish
1 lemon, cut into sixths, plus wheels for garnish
1/4 cup simple syrup, chilled (more if you prefer the cocktail a little sweeter)
2 ounces Limoncello
4 ounces citron vodka
Crushed ice
Sparkling rose wine, chilled
Directions
- Combine the raspberries, basil, lemons and simple syrup in a small pitcher and muddle until the raspberries are mashed. Add the Limoncello and vodka. Let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Put crushed ice into rocks glasses and add some of the raspberry mixture. Fill to the top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon and raspberries and basil sprigs if desired.