- 1 cup basil lemon syrup
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Garnish: fresh basil sprigs (preferably lemon basil); lemon zest strips
- lemon zest strips
- Stir together all ingredients in a pitcher until cold, then strain into 8- to 10-ounce glasses (such as Old Fashioned) half filled with ice.