Tequila Basil Lemonade
| 2 fl oz | Reposado tequila (100% agave) |
| 3 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1/2 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| Top up with | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Garnish: Lemon wedge & basil leaf
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Method:
SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda and gently stir.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in 2011 by Chris Stave.
Review
Just as it says on the tin, tequila charged with lemonade and flavoured with basil.
Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
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