Citrus Basil Martini

Instructions

Juice your clementines and lemons, it will take about 1-2 of each depending on size of fruit.

Pour the above over ice in a martini shaker, shake and pour into a martini glass. Float a candied slice in the glass, and enjoy!!

Basil Infused Vodka

Place basil leaves in the bottom of the jar, and pour vodka over the top, filling jar about 4/5.

I used a big jar, so I used more basil, and more vodka, I had a party of eight was making cocktails for.

Use a small jelly jar and less vodka and basil if you want to make just a couple.

Place jar in refrigerator for about 6-8 hours. If left too long, the flavor gets a too overpowering.

When you are ready to use, remove leaves, and strain the vodka into another jar or a bottle.

Candied Lemons and Clementines

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a heavy saucepan.

When it becomes bubbly, reduce the heat to medium and add the fruit slices.

Boil with the fruit slices for about 30 minutes. The rinds will become slightly translucent looking.

Remove and place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.

I dusted mine with sugar after they had cooled some.

Reserve the liquid, you just made your citrus simple syrup!