Lillet is aperitif made with wine and is the flavor foundation in this Kamikaze styled beverage shaken with basil, gin and orange juice.
Basil Lillet Kamikaze
Print This Recipe Yield 1Source adapted from a recipe in Martha Stewart LivingPublishedserves 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for each glass
- ½ cup lillet blanc
- 2 ounce gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup whole basil leaves, plus small sprigs, for garnish
- 1 ounce tonic water
- cucumber spears for garnish
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.
