Wash House

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Ingredients:
4 fresh Basil leaves
2 oz Ketel One Vodka
1⁄2 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of basil leaf.
  3. Lightly MUDDLE basil (just to bruise) in base of shaker.
  4. Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  5. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with basil leaf boat floated on cocktail.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

Delicately herbal - simple but refreshing.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe by Neyah White at Nopa in San Francisco, California. The building that houses Nopa was once a laundry, hence the name.

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Justine Fehley’s Avatar Justine Fehley
13th March at 00:54
Reminiscent of a Vodka Gimlet, but with basil. Simple and elegant. I used Bone Black 104 proof vodka.
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Lynn Garvie’s Avatar Lynn Garvie
22nd August 2024 at 18:45
Perfectly herbaceous! I often find that I want to up the herb quantities in cocktails like this, but the simplicity of the other ingredients let's the basil shine in this cocktail made as per the instructions. Light, refreshing and totally delicious! (Wash House).
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
12th June 2023 at 00:38
Went to try this one with some reservations. Used as a aperitivo with an Italian dinner evening. Drink has a hint of sweetness, but still a bit dry. Lime add a citrus hint, but when you mix it all with the basil you get hints of anise and some nice bitter vegial tastes at the end. Perfect.
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