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This is a community recipe contributed by Pieter Stevense.
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Published on 31st of May 2025
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 12 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 60 ml | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 22.5 ml | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 10 ml | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
| 20 ml | Elderflower liqueur |
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