Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJosephine'sThe Apothecary Recipe

The Apothecary Recipe

Inspired by Josephine's
Time10m
Serves1

gin, basil, lemon, peychaud's

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Muddle the Basil

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves and gently muddle them to release their essential oils.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and Peychaud's bitters to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake It Up

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.

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