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Ingredients
Pineapple-Basil Vodka
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1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
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1 (750-ml) bottle vodka
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
DIY Sour Mix
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup water
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1 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice (about limes)
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1 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
Additional
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ice as needed
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club soda as needed (optional)
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fresh pineapple weges and fronds, for garnish
Directions
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For pineapple-basil vodka, put pineapple in a 1-quart jar. Top with vodka, cover, and let stand until vodka is infused with pineapple flavor, 1 to 3 days. Add basil, cover, and infuse for 1 to 2 hours; strain.
Meanwhile for the DIY sour mix, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool. Add lime juice and lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
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In a pitcher, stir together pineapple-basil vodka and DIY sour mix. Serve in rocks glasses over ice. Top with club soda (if using); garnish with pineapple wedges, fronds, and additional basil.
Cook's Note:
Consider this the only vodka sour recipe you’ll ever need. For a single cocktail, shake together 1 ½ ounce pineapple-basil vodka and 1 ½ ounce DIY sour mix in a shaker, then strain and serve over ice.
More Infused Flavors:
For bumbleberry vodka, put 1 1/2 cups mixed blackberries, raspberries, and lightly smashed blueberries in a 1-quart jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add half of a split vanilla bean and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain.
For cucumber-mint vodka, put 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh English cucumber in a 1-quart jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain.
For peach-thyme vodka, put 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh peaches in a 1-quart jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add 2 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain., put 11/2 cups chopped fresh peaches in a 1-qt. jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add 2 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
169 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
18g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 169 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 0g | 1% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 63mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.