Genovese Basil Liqueur
Posted: 28 May 2020, 05:16
1-1/2 cups vodka
1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
Combine basil and vodka in a clean glass jar. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 6 weeks, giving the mixture a shake every few days. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Boil until sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool. Strain the vodka mixture through a coffee filter into a clean jar or bottle with an airtight lid. Sweeten to taste with the sugar syrup. Cover and let stand overnight, or store in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.