Screaming Greenie

Directions

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.