Best use for basil DIY Basilcello || TNCC 77

The Best Use for Your Last Basil — DIY Basilcello It's Indian summer, and we've got the last of the basil from the garden. Pesto's the obvious move — but pesto's boring. So we're making basilcello instead: a basil-infused liqueur, limoncello-style, and a cocktail to go with it. In this episode of Tuesday Night Cocktail Club we're infusing basil into Everclear, cutting it with water and a rich simple syrup, and mixing it into a simple two-ingredient cocktail that tastes like the last warm week of the year. INGREDIENTS (for the basilcello base) • A generous amount of fresh basil • Everclear (or another high-proof neutral spirit — note that Everclear isn't available in every state) • Water • Rich simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) THE INFUSION 1. Submerge the basil in Everclear 2. Let it steep for 1 week 3. Strain out the basil THE BASILCELLO MIX • 3 parts water • 2 parts basil-infused alcohol • 1 part rich simple syrup (Taste as you go — add more water and sugar if it still tastes too hot) THE COCKTAIL • Equal parts Basilcello and vodka • Garnish with a fresh basil leaf Or just drink the Basilcello straight, chilled. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Hook: the last of the summer basil, and why pesto's too boring 0:35 -- Why use Everclear or other high-proof spirit 1:20 -- Recipe for the infusion 2:00 -- Recipie for basil cello 3:15 -- Basilcello cocktail 5:00 -- Tasting CLUB NOTES What's the best way to drink limoncello or basilcello? 🌐 tuesdaynightcocktailclub.com 📸 Instagram: @Tuesday_Night_Cocktail_Club 🤙 Reddit: r/TuesdayCocktailVids #Basil #Basilcello #Limoncello #HomemadeLiqueur #BasilCocktail #InfusedSpirits #HomeBartending #CocktailTutorial #MixologyTips #TuesdayNightCocktailClub