Blueberry-Basil Vodka Tonic
This Blueberry Basil Vodka Tonic is a summer cocktail that uses the best flavors of the season! You can even skip the vodka and still have a tasty mocktail.
Servings: 4 cocktails
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
- 4 large basil leaves plus extra for garnish
- Ice
- Vodka
- Tonic Water
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, blueberries, and basil leaves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and continue to boil until the blueberries have popped and the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a heat-proof container, and then chill until cold.
- To make cocktails: fill a high ball glass (or a pint Mason jar!) with ice, add in two tablespoons of the blueberry-basil syrup, followed by 1 ½ ounces of vodka. Fill to top with tonic water. Garnish with extra blueberries and basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
