3 lf Basil
2 oz Gin, Beefeater
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Lemon bitters (optional)
4 oz Tonic water (Thomas Henry, to top)
1 twst Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Lighlly muddle the basil leaves. Add ingredients apart from tonic water and shake with ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass and top up with tonic water. Granish with a lemon twist.
Cocktail summary
Created by
Brendon Mainini, The Ambassador Bar, San Francisco, USA
Year
2007
Is an
authentic recipe
Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon bitters, Tonic water, Lemon juice, Basil, Lemon zest
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Cocktail
Cocktail
1
craft, alcoholic
3.75
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