Basilian
Ingredients
- 1 inch Cucumber
- 5 fresh Basil leaves
- 2 oz Cachaça
- 3⁄4 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- Top up with Ginger ale
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime slice wheel and basil leaf.
Method:
- MUDDLE cucumber and basil in base of shaker.
- Add next 4 ingredients and SHAKE with ice
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring ginger ale.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wheel and basil leaf.
History:
Created in 2005 by Duncan McRae at Dragonfly, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Review:
Vegetable notes with hints of orange and ginger. Healthy tasting!
