Basilico
The basil lends a pleasant touch of anise, while the lemon thyme allows the vermouth to articulate a sweet, citric note that complements the gin.
7ozChampagne Flute holds 7 oz of liquidTall and narrow, topped with sparkling wine.Build
| fresh basil leaves | 4 |
| Tanqueray No. Ten gin | 1 oz30 ml1 ½ oz45 ml2 oz60 ml2 ½ oz75 ml3 oz90 ml |
| Lemon Thyme-infused Vermouth | 1 oz30 ml1 ½ oz45 ml2 oz60 ml2 ½ oz75 ml3 oz90 ml |
| Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, to top |
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Preparations
Lemon Thyme-Infused Vermouth24 hoursproject
Place 3 sprigs of fresh lemon thyme in a 700 ml bottle of Belsazar dry vermouth and steep for 24 hours. Remove the sprigs of lemon thyme before using or storing.
Method
- Slap the basil leaves to awaken their aromatics and add them to a shaker. Fill it two-thirds with ice, add the gin and vermouth, and shake hard until cold.
- Double strain into the champagne flute, add a few ice cubes, and top with the tonic.
- Garnish with the fresh basil leaf.
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