Ingredients
- 3 fresh Basil leaves
- 60 mlGin
- 30 mlElderflower liqueur
- 15 mlLemon juice
- 2 dashLemon bitters
- 60 mlTonic water
Method
- 1Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- 2Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist..
- 3Lightly MUDDLE basil (just to bruise) in base of shaker.
- 4Add next 4 ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5POUR tonic water into the shaker before FINE straining into ice-filled glass.
- 6EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
- 7Serve with a straw.
Styles
Aperitivo/aperitifElevenses/afternoonFloral (e.g. Elderflower spritz)Long drinks and highballs
