Photo and recipe by Passion Cocktails
This cocktail name doesn't refer to lemon basil, which is an herb, but rather because the flavors of basil and lemon are present through the ingredients in the mix.
Ingredients
- 1.25 oz Gin Lime Basilic Distillerie 3 Lacs
- 1 oz Limoncello Distillerie de Cap-Chat
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- 1 oz Basil syrup
- Emulsifier
- 4 to 5 basil leaves
- Tonic 1642 Léger
- Basil leaf garnish
Preparation:
- Place all ingredients in the base of a shaker, except the Tonic
- Fill with ice and shake the mixture
- Double-strain into the base of a shaker
- Add the emulsifier and make a dry shake
- Pour into a cooled bowl containing 2 oz of tonic 1642 light
- Decorate with a basil leaf
Cheers!
