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The Med
| 7 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Mastiha liqueur |
| 2/3 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| Top up with | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Garnish: Basil sprig
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Method:
MUDDLE basil in base of shaker. Add next 3 ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda.
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:
- 11.8 grams of pure alcohol
Review
A long summery drink with basil and the distinctive flavour of Greek mastiha.
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Comments & Discussion
I'd like to know, which proportion of soda you used?
And I used a lot more basil and added (like in a Gin Basil Smash) a hand full of leafs.