Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVernick FishPrimavera Sour Recipe

Primavera Sour Recipe

Inspired by Vernick Fish
Time10m
Serves1

banhez mezcal, hayman’s old tom gin, thai basil, lemon

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Basil

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh Thai basil leaves. Use a muddler to gently press the leaves to release their oils.

  3. 3

    Combine the Ingredients

    Add the Banhez Mezcal, Hayman's Old Tom Gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled basil.

  4. 4

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

  5. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass. Strain the mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove the basil bits.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of Thai basil. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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