Basil Vodka
"This is great added to soups or even to pasta dishes."
- Ready In:
- 24hrs
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Yields:
-
2 cups
ingredients
- 12 large basil leaves
- 2 cups vodka
directions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves and combine with about a third of the vodka in a small bowl.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir and bruise the leaves to release their natural oils and flavor.
- Add this mixture to the remainder of the vodka and store in an airtight container for about 24-48 hours in a dark, dry place.
- Stir or shake several times to circulate the leaves.
- Strain through cheesecloth into a bottle and store, ready for use.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Alia55
Canada
After several floods to my basement, I am starting to input all of the many many recipes that I've been collecting for years. I didn't realize just how many I had saved up... must make note to self.. step away from the cookbooks!
