Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add 2 ounces of vodka.
- Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
- Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a twist of lemon.