Strawberry Blonde Martini

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
4 fresh Basil leaves
2½ shot Raspberry flavoured vodka
½ shot Lejay Creme de Fraise BUY
½ shot Martini Extra Dry vermouth BUY
⅛ shot Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
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How to make:

MUDDLE basil in mixing glass. Add other ingredients, STIR with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Basil leaf

Comment:

Berry vodka dominates with hints of strawberry and basil.

Origin:

Adapted from a recipe discovered in 2003 at Oxo Tower Bar, London, England

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