Cocktail
Spicy Basil Lemonade Cocktail
The Vodka Version
3 min 1 servingEasy
Everything you love about the mocktail, plus 1.5 oz of vodka. Fresh basil, bright lemon, Margaheata® sweet heat, and a clean spirit that lets the flavors shine. Spring in a glass.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 4 oz fresh lemonade
- 1/4 oz Margaheata® Swicy Syrup
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- Club soda to top
- Ice
- Basil sprig and lemon wheel garnish
Instructions
- 1Gently muddle basil leaves in the bottom of a glass (don't shred them; just press to release oils).
- 2Add vodka and fill the glass with ice.
- 3Add lemonade and Margaheata® Swicy Syrup.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Top with club soda.
- 6Garnish with a basil sprig and lemon wheel.
Pro Tip
Use a clean, neutral vodka so the basil and sweet heat stay front and center. This isn't about the spirit; it's about what Margaheata® and fresh basil do together. Pour trick: 1/4 oz = a 1-second squeeze. Count "Swi-cy" as you pour.