Garnish:
Lime slice & basil leaf
How to make:
MUDDLE cucumber and basil in base of shaker. Add next four ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with ginger ale.
1 inch | Cucumber (fresh) |
5 fresh | Basil leaves |
2 fl oz | Cachaça |
3/4 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
Top up with | Thomas Henry Ginger Ale |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Review:
Vegetable notes with hints of orange and ginger. Healthy tasting!
History:
Created in 2005 by Duncan McRae at Dragonfly, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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