Jul 17 2026
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, place the basil leaves and gently muddle them to release their aroma and flavor.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Pour in the gin, Lillet Blanc, and bitters into the shaker.
- 3
Shake It Up
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel on top.