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Basil Crush

Serve in a Collins glass...
2	fresh	Basil leaves (torn)
1	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
¾	fl oz	Cynar
1½	fl oz	Pressed apple juice
1	fl oz	Cold green tea
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
¼	fl oz	Honey syrup

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Basil leaf

Comment:

Green and herbal to the extent of almost being healthy. Bitter sweet and fruity.

About:

This drink for Basil Brush fans is adapted from a recipe by Fabio Raffaelli, Restaurante Tristan, Mallorca.

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