El Mediterraneo
Ingredients
- 3 fresh Basil leaves
- 1 2⁄3 oz Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum
- 1⁄3 oz Mastiha liqueur
- 2⁄3 oz Lemon juice
- 1⁄3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of drops of olive oil.
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 5 drops of olive oil on surface of cocktail.
History:
Lebanese Bacardí Legacy 2015 winning cocktail by Jad Ballout, Bar Manager at Central Station Boutique Bar in Beirut, Lebanon.
