RestaurantsHemenway's RestaurantI Wanna Be On A Beach In Thailand Recipe

I Wanna Be On A Beach In Thailand Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Rum medley, Thai basil, orgeat, lemongrass, lime, allspice

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Ingredients

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Cocktails

Method

Cocktails

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all the ingredients listed above. Rinse the Thai basil leaves under cold water and pat them dry. Cut the lemongrass stalk into 2-inch pieces and smash it lightly with a knife to release its flavor.

2

Muddle the Basil and Lemongrass

In a cocktail shaker, add the Thai basil leaves and the smashed lemongrass pieces. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist them together. This will release the aromatic oils from the basil and lemongrass.

3

Add the Liquids

Pour in the light and dark rum blend, fresh lime juice, orgeat syrup, and allspice dram into the shaker with the muddled herbs.

4

Shake the Cocktail

Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture and combine all the flavors.

5

Strain and Serve

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass. This will help remove any solid bits from the muddled herbs.

6

Garnish

Garnish the cocktail with a sprig of Thai basil and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical escape!

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