Glass Martini glassBase GinMethod Muddled

Ingredients

2 ozGin
6 pieceBasil leaves
1 1/2 ozPineapple juice
1/4 ozSimple syrup (2:1)
2 dashOrange bitters

Instructions

  1. Chill a martini glass.
  2. Add basil leaves to a shaker and muddle gently.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker.
  4. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  5. Double strain into the chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with either a pineapple wedge or a basil leaf.

Garnish

  • Pineapple wedge or Basil leaf

Flavor profile

FruitySourSweetCitrusHerbalTropicalElegantRefreshingSophisticated
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