Screaming Greenie

1. 1

   Make a simple syrup: Over medium burner, add the sugar to 1 cup of water and heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Cool.

3. 3

   (Unused syrup can be refrigerated for 2 weeks.)

4. 4

   In a blender, mix 1 3/4 ounces of the syrup with the vodka, absinthe, lemon juice, ice and 8 basil leaves until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour into tall glass.

6. 6

   Garnish with remaining basil leaf and lemon wheel.

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