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Two cocktails garnished with Thai leaves and chilies on a marble background.
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Thai Inspired Vodka Cocktail

Thai inspired vodka cocktail includes Tito's vodka (my favorite vodka), Tonic water or sparkling water, simple syrup, mint leaves, Thai basil leaves, Thai lime leaf, lime juice, and a bird's eye chili for a fragrant, flavorful and pretty looking drink.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1.5 oz Vodka
  • 1 cup ice
  • 4-5 leaves Thai basil
  • 3-4 leaves mint
  • 1 Thai lime leaf
  • 1 red Thai chili bird's eye chili, optional
  • ⅔ cup tonic water or sparkling water, approximately
  • squeeze fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Add the simple syrup, lime leaf, Thai basil and mint to a cocktail glass with simple syrup and muddle together.
  • Add lime juice, ice, and vodka.
  • Add the tonic water and garnish with the red chili (optional). Serve.

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Notes

Don't have simple syrup? If you don't want to make simple syrup, try using sugar instead. Your drink won't be as smooth but it'll taste great.
Don't have tonic water? Try a sparkling water or even a lemon or lime flavored sparkling water.
Don't have the Thai herbs? They are easy to find at an Asian grocer but you can skip them are try just mint if you want to.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Sugar: 34g