Thai Basil Sour

Thai basil is more anise-forward and assertive than Italian — in a mezcal sour with honey, it creates something that sits between herbal and floral with a smoky base.

Served in a Coupe glass · Garnish: Thai basil leaf · Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

• 2 oz Mezcal
• 6 leaves Thai Basil
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
• 1 piece Egg White

Instructions

1. Muddle Thai basil with honey syrup in a shaker.
2. Add mezcal, lemon juice, and egg white.
3. Dry shake for 15 seconds.
4. Add ice and shake hard.
5. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
6. Garnish with a Thai basil leaf on the foam.

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