Basil Cocktails
Jun 8th, 2014 by Ashley
CORZO Lemon Basil Cocktail
2 parts CORZO Silver
1 part premium triple sec
1/2 lemon
3 basil leaves
1/2 part simple syrup
Club soda
Muddle lemon, basil and simple syrup in a chilled glass. Add ice, triple sec and CORZO Silver. Top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Gin Basil Smash:
10 fresh basil leaves
2 ounces simple syrup
2 ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces good quality gin
ice cubes
In a cocktail shaker add basil leaves, simple syrup and lemon juice.
Using a wooden muddler, crush the basil till bruised and fragrant. You will notice the liquid will start to turn slight green in color.
Pour in gin and ice cubes. Add top to the shaker and give the drink a good shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker is freezing cold. I always know when to stop because it starts to get too cold to hold any longer.
Strain into a short cocktail glass, add additional ice and garnish with basil leave if desired.
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