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Jörg, the creator of this cocktail, says, "Better too much than not enough basil in this drink". He also specifies that the basil is muddled rather than...
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anna lloyd’s Avatar anna lloyd
19th March 2023 at 00:53
I’ve batched this and it was quite successful. Simply pour over ice, shake, and serve over ice.

But my favorite is to top with seltzer. The spritz really stretches the flavors. And while this is a fabulous summer garden or beachside cocktail with its refreshing basil, lime and the virtually hidden gin, the seltzer makes this a drink you can sip on all day long.
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Pierre Martin-Cocher’s Avatar Pierre Martin-Cocher
19th January 2024 at 00:11
Sip on it all day long sounds like a dangerous proposal. I like the way you think!
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