Ingredients:
- 6 oz blackberries, fresh,
- 1 sprig fresh basil
- 8 oz rum, white
- 1 cup ice
- 4 oz blackberry basil rum
- 1 oz vermouth, dry
- 2 tsp J. Olive Co. extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Place in a jar:
- 6 oz blackberries, fresh
- 1 sprig of basil, fresh
- Cover berries and basil with:
- 8 oz rum, white
- Seal jar and refrigerate 1-4 weeks until desired flavor is reached. Discard basil after 1 week.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with:
- 1 cup ice
- Add:
- 4 oz blackberry basil rum
- 1 oz vermouth, dry
- Cover and shake cocktail shaker until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- Strain and divide the mixture evenly into two martini glasses.
- Top cocktails (divided evenly) with:
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Notes:
Serving Suggestions: Use a flavorful extra virgin olive oil, even a flavored olive oil like lime or orange.
Cooking Tips: Add a dash of bitters for a smoother drink.
Recipe courtesy of www.familyspice.com