Flor De Don Juan
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Flor De Don Juan
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 4 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 2⁄3 oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2⁄3 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
Garnish: Thyme & basil sprig
How to make:
MUDDLE basil in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A basil tequila sour (Margarita if you will) sweetened with elderflower liqueur – basil and elderflower flavours sit well with the tequila and lime.
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