Thai Basil Breeze
by De’Qustay S. Johnson - Atlanta, GA
Ingredients
- 2 oz. of Plymouth Gin
- 1/8 fresh mint (Shot glass full)
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- ½ oz. basil simple*
- ¾ oz. of The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley’s Thai Basil & Black Pepper Concentrate
Preparation
- Muddle mint, lime juice, and basil simple syrup.
- Add The Perfect Puree Thai Basil & Black Pepper and Plymouth Gin.
- Add ice to fill.
- Short shake and pour all ingredients into copper mug.
- Garnish with fresh mint, lime wheel, basil leaf.
Additional Notes
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*Basil Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Preparation
- Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let syrup steep for 30 minutes.
- Drain syrup through a mesh strainer into a sterilized mason jar and discard basil leaves.
- Let cool, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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