Usuba
Lemon and Basil Liqueur
Aromatic homemade liqueur with floral basil notes and fresh lemon tartness. Made by infusing citrus zest with spices in alcohol, then diluted with sugar syrup. Perfect as an aperitif or digestif.
- Total
- 30 min
- Standard serving
- 176.3 g
Ingredients
Total 5
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Zest four lemons on a fine grater, avoiding the white part.
Mix the grated zest with basil leaves. Pour in drinking alcohol, stir.
Pour the mixture into an airtight glass container. Place in a dark cool place for 15 days.
- 2
Step 2
Dissolve 400 g of sugar in 500 ml of water, heating over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool the syrup to room temperature.
- 3
Step 3
Strain the infused spirit through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, squeezing out the zest and basil.
Mix lemon spirit with the cooled syrup.
Pour the liqueur into clean glass bottles. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator.
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