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Ingredients
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Limon Oleo
Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Limon Oleo Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Zest
Using a vegetable peeler or zester, carefully remove the zest from the lemons, ensuring not to include the bitter white pith.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a clean jar, combine the lemon zest and granulated sugar. Muddle the mixture gently to release the oils from the zest.
- 3
- 4
Strain the Mixture
After 3 days, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bottle, discarding the solids.
Cocktail Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Glass
Fill a glass with ice to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 6
Mix the Cocktail
In a shaker, combine 2 oz of the limon oleo, 2 oz of elderflower liqueur, and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Add the fresh basil leaves and gently muddle to release their flavor.
- 7
Shake and Strain
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- 8
Add Club Soda
Top the cocktail with 4 oz of club soda and gently stir to combine.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish your drink with an additional basil leaf or a lemon wheel if desired.