How to Make a Cocktail

Wild Basil

It has a fresh, berry and slightly tart taste with a light herbal aroma and bright notes of berries
Wild Basil
Ingredients
  • 40ml Nemiroff Wild Cranberry Vodka
  • 15ml Lemon Fresh
  • 10ml Cherry Brandy Liqueur
  • 80ml Lemon Tonic
PORTIONS
1
abv
13%
Wild Basil

Method of preparation

Cooking time
5-7 minutes
  1. Put all the ingredients including vodka Nemiroff Wild Cranberry, lemon juice, Cherry Brandy liqueur, lemon tonic and ice into a shaker or jar with a lid.
  2. Close the shaker or jar with a lid and shake the ingredients vigorously for 10 seconds. This step is important to ensure that the drink is evenly mixed and chilled, making it fresher.
  3. Separate the ice remaining in the shaker and shake the cocktail again for 10 seconds. It helps to intensify the flavours of the drink, giving it a richer and more distinct taste.
  4. Pour the cocktail over fresh ice in a glass, making sure to strain through a sieve. This way you will avoid getting ice chunks, providing a smooth texture to the drink.
  5. If you like, grind a few basil leaves in a blender and add them to the finished drink. This addition will give the drink a bright aroma and make the taste even richer, emphasizing the herbal notes.
Cocktail decoration:

To serve Wild Basil cocktail, you can elegantly garnish it with fresh basil leaves or cranberries. It will add visual appeal and emphasize the natural freshness of the drink.

Necessary Items

To prepare vodka-based cocktail recipes, you need a few essential tools:
Shaker for mixing ingredients
Jigger for precise dosing
Strainer for separating ice or fruit particles
Bar spoon for stirring the cocktail
Cube ice
Bell-shaped ice
Crushed ice

Cocktail History

Wild Basil cocktail is the perfect choice for those who are looking for a light, fresh easy-mix with a unique combination of flavours. Its main ingredient, Nemiroff The Inked Collection Wild Cranberry, adds berry freshness and creates a unique balance with lemon fresh and tonic. This cocktail first appeared on the menus of famous bars and quickly gained popularity as it combines simplicity of preparation with the depth of taste that is typical of more complex drinks. Wild Basil vodka cocktail is an ideal choice for a party or a light evening relaxation thanks to its rich basil aroma and slight bitterness from berries. You can buy Nemiroff on the official website to enjoy this wonderful drink.

Food Pairing

Wild Basil vodka cocktail goes well with exquisite but light dishes that highlight its freshness and herbal-berry notes. Ideal complements will be ceviche or salmon tartare, prosciutto and basil canapes, as well as salads with berries or fruit that harmonize with the delicate taste of the cocktail. Snacks based on goat’s or spicy cheeses and Mediterranean dishes, such as bruschetta with olives or caprese, will reveal even more shades of the drink, making every sip of Wild Basil with vodka bright and unforgettable.

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