Ingredients

House-made Tincture

Basil Tincture

A concentrated basil note for finishing a drink without bruising a whole bunch of herbs.

About 4 oz10 minutes, plus steepingBest within 3 months.

01 · Gather

Ingredients

  • plain vodka1 cup
  • basil leaves1 packed cup

02 · Make it

Method

  1. 01

    Combine vodka and basil in a clean jar.

  2. 02

    Steep for 12 to 24 hours, tasting once after 12 hours so the basil stays bright.

  3. 03

    Strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter and bottle. Use by the dash.

Scale it cleanly

Double the batch, not the guesswork.

For a larger jar, multiply each listed amount equally. Keep the resting time the same, then taste before bottling.

Used in

Make it for a reason.

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