Four Aces

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Serve in
an Old-fashioned glass...
6 fresh Seedless white grapes
1½ shot Ketel One Vodka BUY
½ shot Freshly squeezed lime juice
½ shot King's Ginger Liqueur BUY
¼ shot Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
4 fresh Basil leaves(torn)
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How to make:

MUDDLE grapes in base of shaker. Add next 5 ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda water, stir and serve with straws.

Garnish:

Basil leaf

Comment:

A summery, light, superbly balanced herbal fruit cocktail.

Origin:

Created in 2009 by Damian Windsor at The Roger Room, Los Angeles, USA. Inspired by Table 8, Los Angeles.

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