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Don't Mention the War

10 lf Basil (muddled)
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 oz Gin
1 oz Kirschwasser
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
2 ds Chocolate bitters
1 spg Basil (as garnish)
Instructions

Muddle 10 basil leaves in maraschino. Add other liquid ingredients and stir with ice. Double strain, up, garnish.

Notes

Aim was to build on Black Forest cake chocolate and kirsch flavors, but letting the herbaceous basil and sharp gin pull the drink back from being too dessert-y.

History

Made for the Reddit Original Cocktail Competition, October 2026: Basil and fruit brandy.

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Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2026
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Reference

https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/1x4ditr/dont_mention_the_wa…

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