Milly Martini
Ingredients
- 6 fresh Basil leaves
- 2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1 1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
- 1⁄4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Martini glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge or basil leaf.
Method:
- Lightly MUDDLE basil (just to bruise) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim &/or float basil leaf boat.
History:
Created in 2003 by Shelim Islam at the GE Club in London at the request of Kate Moss, the famous model. This cocktail was subsequently served (as the "Tanqueray Belle") for her 30th birthday party which Shelim describes as "an unforgettable evening, to say the least!"
Review:
Gin and pineapple with a pleasing hint of basil.
