Big-Batch Pineapple-Basil Vodka Sours

Jamey Mosciski

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

Pineapple-Basil Vodka

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 (750-ml) bottle vodka
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

DIY Sour Mix

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice (about limes)
1 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)

Additional

ice as needed
club soda as needed (optional)
fresh pineapple weges and fronds, for garnish

Directions

For pineapple-basil vodka, put pineapple in a 1-quart jar. Top with vodka, cover, and let stand until vodka is infused with pineapple flavor, 1 to 3 days. Add basil, cover, and infuse for 1 to 2 hours; strain.

Meanwhile for the DIY sour mix, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool. Add lime juice and lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
In a pitcher, stir together pineapple-basil vodka and DIY sour mix. Serve in rocks glasses over ice. Top with club soda (if using); garnish with pineapple wedges, fronds, and additional basil.

Cook's Note:

Consider this the only vodka sour recipe you’ll ever need. For a single cocktail, shake together 1 ½ ounce pineapple-basil vodka and 1 ½ ounce DIY sour mix in a shaker, then strain and serve over ice.

More Infused Flavors:

For bumbleberry vodka, put 1 1/2 cups mixed blackberries, raspberries, and lightly smashed blueberries in a 1-quart jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add half of a split vanilla bean and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain.

For cucumber-mint vodka, put 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh English cucumber in a 1-quart jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain.

For peach-thyme vodka, put 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh peaches in a 1-quart jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add 2 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain., put 11/2 cups chopped fresh peaches in a 1-qt. jar. Top with 1 (750-ml bottle) vodka; let stand, covered, 1 to 3 days to infuse. Add 2 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme and let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours; strain.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169	Calories
0g	Fat
18g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 63mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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