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Amalfitano
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Amalfitano
Serve in a Collins glass
| 8 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Pallini Limoncello liqueur |
| 5⁄6 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 0.42 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2 oz | Lemonade |
Garnish: Lemon zest twist & basil leaf
How to make:
MUDDLE basil in base of shaker. Add next 4 ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with lemonade.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Basil, lemon and gin combine harmoniously in this mojito-like summery cooler.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2020 by Alessio Aufiero for Pallini Limoncello.
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