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Basil Lemon Drop
Makes 1 cocktail
Recipe from Cafe Firenze
Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz Citrus Vodka
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Sweet and Sour
Fresh squeeze of lemon juice
4 Basil leaves
1-1/2 oz Citrus Vodka
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Sweet and Sour
Fresh squeeze of lemon juice
4 Basil leaves
Directions:
Take the basil leaves and cut them by hand, then place them in the mixing glass with 1/2 oz of Sweet and Sour. Start muddling until the Sweet and Sour goes from yellow to bright green. Then start pouring the ingredients following the recipe. Shake vigorously, and serve in chilled orange-sugar rimmed glass.
Note: To prepare orange sugar mix sugar with a couple of drops of red and yellow food coloring.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
An awesome drink,love it beautifully presented.
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Lemon and basil. Sounds good. Very pretty too!
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I am not sure why, but I had never had a lemon drop before, until my sister came in July- now this sounds divine and I will be making one! So thanks!
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Bookmarked!!!!
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Ah, cocktail hour. My favorite time of the day. Not sure if I've had a lemon drop, but that's about to change.Sam
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Wonderful drink. Just amazing color.Deepa Hamaree Rasoi
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My favorite time of day is the cocktail hour as well and this looks yummy. I love a good Lemon Drop Martini and the addition of the basil sounds very good. I am loving that orange salt too.Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
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Oh my. I could dive right into that! Love that orange rim, so cheery and elegant at the same time!
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And you definitely do mixed drinks well!
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always love your cocktails so pretty
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Each sip must smell heavenly! What a great cocktail idea and the orange rim is beautiful.
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I am so impressed with these drinks you concoct! I can't go beyond opening a wine bottle! Looks and sounds wonderful!
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I love that you've dubbed this \”Cocktail Thursday!\” I fully endorse this, and as they say \”how easy is this\” cocktail! I think this will be my weekend indulgence!
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yummalicious! I don't think I can quite indulge for another 3 months given the bump lol but I'm sure my husband will lurveee it given its still 35 degrees here where we are!xxSiddyhttp://www.SiddySays.com
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Love lemon and basil together. Maybe that is why I am obsessed with my herb lemon basil? Anyway, this drink looks amazing! Amazing!
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Ahhhh looks like a big bang farewell to summer. (but I guess summer lasts longer where you are…) I need to go get me some Cointreau…
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ooh, i love lemon drops but have never tried adding basil. as we grow our own basil, i should definitely give it a try. looks divine + refreshing!
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That would be so perfect right now. Nevermind that it's not even lunch time yet 🙂
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How pretty1 I want a taste please.Rita
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Love the idea of the orange sugar rim, Velva. You make the BEST cocktails!
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This is gorgeous I don't know if I could drink it…okay, okay you twisted my arm. 🙂 I have to try it, you could probably use mint leaves too.
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I'll take two, please 🙂
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This looks so delicious. Its so pretty too. I really like the touch of orange sugar on the rim.
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That looks so invitingly good! I'd love to be greeted with this at the end of a day 🙂
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This is such a pretty presentation of the cocktail! The orange sugar add a touch of elegance to the drink.
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Sounds an interesting combination of flavours.
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Mmmmm must try this out. Diane
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Oh, it's so pretty! I love the color contrast. Of course, I totally want to sip it, too 😉
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What a yummy treat to use with the fresh basil that is taking over my garden (and will be gone all too soon!) Yum!
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Oh this looks good, and I'll bet it's a great stress reliever! LOL!!! I'd also like to thank you for your kind words about my mom. She will be forever missed and kept in our hearts.
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What a gorgeous looking cocktail and just in time for the last batches of basil in our garden.
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What a beautiful cocktail !! And it looks and sounds tasty! 🙂
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oh how i love basil! this is just gorgeous!
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Well, this is one way to use up that basil…LOL!
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I'm coming over to your place on thursdays…this sounds amazing!
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Wow, your pictures are always beautiful, but this one is gorgeous!!! And the cocktail sounds delicious!
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This is one of the most beautiful drinks I have ever seen. I would love to try one!
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What a delightful cocktail! The flavors are amazing.Cheers,Rosa
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