For the Turtles
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 1.5 ounces Absolut vodka
- 1 ounce Blueberry Syrup (see below)
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- Fresh basil
- 2 ounces sparkling wine
Blueberry Syrup
- 1 cup blueberries (about half a pint, frozen is fine)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine vodka, Blueberry Syrup, lemon juice and 2 basil leaves in a mixing glass. Add ice, shake and double-strain over fresh ice into a flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a basil sprig and finish with a paper straw.
Blueberry Syrup
Add blueberries and water to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the blueberry liquid with a fine mesh strainer and discard the blueberry solids. While it is still hot, add sugar to the strained liquid, stirring to dissolve. Let cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
