The Med

Serve in a Collins glass...
7	fresh	Basil leaves
1⅔	fl oz	Skinos Mastiha
⅔	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅛	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
	Top up with	Soda (club soda)

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How to make:

MUDDLE basil in base of shaker. Add next 3 ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda.

Garnish:

Basil sprig

Comment:

A long summery drink with basil and the distinctive flavour of Greek mastiha.

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