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Basil Lillet Kamikaze

basil lillet kamikaze
By jgreghenry Published August 5, 2009

Description

Lillet is aperitif made with wine and is the flavor foundation in this Kamikaze styled beverage shaken with basil, gin and orange juice.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

  • 1 c ice cubes, plus more for each glass
  • 0.5 c lillet blanc
  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 0.25 c whole basil leaves, plus small sprigs, for garnish
  • 1 oz tonic water
  • 0 cucumber spears for garnish

Summary

Yield
Servings
Source

adapted from a recipe in Martha Stewart Living

Prep time5 minutes
Recipe Beverage Cocktail
Ingredientslillet gin basil tonic water orange juice cucumber

Directions

Pre-mix the appropriate amount for the number of cocktails you are making of Lillet, gin, orange juice, and whole basil leaves in to a pitcher. Let the mixture sit at least 30 minutes to infuse.

When ready to serve make each Kamikaze individually by adding 1 cup ice cubes to a shaker and 3 or 4 ounces of the infused Lillet mixture per cocktail. Cover and shake well.

Strain the Kamikaze into a ice filled glass and top with a splash of tonic water. Garnish with a cucumber spear and serve.

Notes:

serves 1

Source:

adapted from a recipe in Martha Stewart Living