Recipe

Maui Daydreamin'

Maui Daydreamin'

Photo by jimmytheseeker

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
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    jimmytheseeker's Notes: Aloha everybody and dig this Basil enriched cocktail from the island of Maui. I used all local kind ingredients for this libation including Maui Ocean vodka, fresh basil from Evonuk Farm in...

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Serves 1

  1. In a pint glass, gently muddle 2 whole fresh strawberries with 4 sprigs fresh basil

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  2. Add ice, vodka and lemonade

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  3. Shake vigorously and strain into chilled Martini glass

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  4. Ok -now take a large straw and using your finger on the other end, capture the balsamic vinegar and transfer to the bottom of the cocktail by inserting the straw thru the cocktail and releasing the vinegar

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  5. Garnish with fresh basil sprig on top of cocktail w/thin sliced strawberry on top, like a lilly pad and get yer freak on !

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17 Comments on Maui Daydreamin'

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Made this the other night at work and was delicious!

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great drinkl..ive had too many

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

So, Shep, are you going to post any recipes.

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Awesome!!
It sure is Shep's place!

Pict0051 Reply

Love the sound of this...will most assuredly enjoy it soon, and pretend I'm vacationing!

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The local liquor store is out of vodka, therefore, I am headed to Hawaii to buy me some Maui Ocean vodka so I can make this drink for my lovely bride. Thanks for the great recipe....yummmmm!!!

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my husband and i were on vacation there a few weeks back from austin, tx. he was wearing the hopwaiian saint arnold shirt and we talked a lot about austin. you were our bartender, yes?

Tx_republic_tiki Reply

Yea -Aloha ya'll

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my husband and i were just vacationing there a few weeks back from austin, tx. my husband was wearing the hopwaiian saint arnold shirt. i think you were our bartender, yes?

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Who would have expected a cocktail to be entered in a contest using basil?! I had to use an 'inferior' vodka (I suspect), but I don't think that made the 'Daydreamin' any less wonderful. What a great infusion. I love balsamic vinegar, but never expected it to show up in libations, either. Raise a glass to jimmytheseeker! Nice...

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Maui Daydreamin' has all of the best ingredients a drink could have; add
the ambience of the Maui oceanfront setting and you have heaven on Earth!
I can't wait to be served a Maui Daydreamin' by the best bartender on the island.
Jenni

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Wow! This guy comes up with really creative and delicious cocktails! The basil really complements the strawberries well! I give it two thumbs up! Another keeper for my recipe binder!

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Wow this sounds fantastic! Can I get one at Mala?

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

Basil + Lemon + Strawberries . . . . What a great combination! Sounds delish!! ;o)

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

Mahalo for the great drink! Where do you bartend? I spend a little time down in Makena. Yeah for Whole Foods...so S______ and C_____ are not the only games in town anymore.

Tx_republic_tiki Reply

I'm a Bartender at Mala (Marriott, Wailea) and yes, Whole Foods has been a great addition to life on a volcanic rock

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

I love that location....that's Shep's place?

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