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The Best Use for Your Last Basil — DIY Basilcello

It's Indian summer, and we've got the last of the basil from the garden. Pesto's the obvious move — but pesto's boring. So we're making basilcello instead: a basil-infused liqueur, limoncello-style, and a cocktail to go with it.

In this episode of Tuesday Night Cocktail Club we're infusing basil into Everclear, cutting it with water and a rich simple syrup, and mixing it into a simple two-ingredient cocktail that tastes like the last warm week of the year.

INGREDIENTS (for the basilcello base)
• A generous amount of fresh basil
• Everclear (or another high-proof neutral spirit — note that Everclear isn't available in every state)
• Water
• Rich simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)

THE INFUSION
1. Submerge the basil in Everclear
2. Let it steep for 1 week
3. Strain out the basil

THE BASILCELLO MIX
• 3 parts water
• 2 parts basil-infused alcohol
• 1 part rich simple syrup
(Taste as you go — add more water and sugar if it still tastes too hot)

THE COCKTAIL
• Equal parts Basilcello and vodka
• Garnish with a fresh basil leaf
Or just drink the Basilcello straight, chilled.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Hook: the last of the summer basil, and why pesto's too boring
0:35 -- Why use Everclear or other high-proof spirit
1:20 -- Recipe for the infusion
2:00 -- Recipie for basil cello
3:15 -- Basilcello cocktail
5:00 -- Tasting


CLUB NOTES
What's the best way to drink limoncello or basilcello?

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