Basil Daiquiri
The Daiquiri's cleanest summer variation — rum, lime, and a generous handful of basil muddled until vivid green. Every element plays off the others and nothing dominates.
Served in a Coupe glass · Garnish: Basil leaf · Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 8 leaves Fresh Basil
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Muddle basil with simple syrup.
- Add rum, lime juice, and ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.