Blackberry-Basil Vodka Collins

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A vibrant twist on the classic Tom Collins, featuring muddled fresh blackberries and aromatic basil for a fruity herbal finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 5 fresh blackberries with 4 fresh basil leaves until the berries release their juice and basil is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup to the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with crushed ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Top with 3 oz club soda and stir once gently to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by placing a fresh basil sprig upright in the glass and skewering 2 blackberries on a cocktail pick laid on the rim.

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