Basil Grande Recipe

Elevate your cocktail game with this sophisticated Basil Grande recipe, inspired by a bottle of Chambord. This vibrant and refreshing cocktail is surprisingly easy to make, ready in just minutes, and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a luxurious treat at home. The muddled basil and strawberries create a unique flavor profile, beautifully complemented by the Chambord's rich raspberry notes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 133.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Grande

  • 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1.5 ounces vodka
  • 1.5 ounces Chambord raspberry liqueur
  • Grand Marnier
  • Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • ice cubes, to fill shaker
  • a dusting of freshly ground black pepper

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How to Make Basil Grande

  1. Gently muddle 5-6 fresh strawberries and 8-10 large basil leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add 1.5 ounces of Chambord, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 0.75 ounces of simple syrup (or to taste) to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice.
  4. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  5. Double strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass using a fine-mesh strainer and a Hawthorne strainer (to remove ice and seeds).
  6. Garnish with a dusting of freshly ground black pepper and a single, fresh basil leaf.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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