Basil & Honey Daiquiri

Basil & Honey Daiquiri image
Serve in
a Martini glass...
2 spoon Runny honey
2½ shot Bacardi Carta Blanca light rum BUY
3 fresh Basil leaves
½ shot Freshly squeezed lime juice
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How to make:

STIR honey and rum in base of shaker until honey dissolves. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Basil leaf

Comment:

Basil adds dry vegetable notes to a honeyed Daiquiri.

Origin:

Created in 2005 by yours truly (Simon Difford), London, England.

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