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Lillet-Basil Cocktail

Lillet-Basil Cocktail

For an interesting twist, use sweet, fragrant cinnamon basil in this drink.

Martha Stewart Living, August 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/314112/lillet-basil-cocktail
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  • Yield Makes 1

Ingredients

    • 1 cup ice, plus more for serving
    • 1/2 cup Lillet Blanc
    • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin
    • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
    • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
    • Splash of tonic water
    • 1 cucumber spear, for garnish
    • 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions

  1. Put ice, Lillet, gin, orange juice, and basil in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Fill a glass with ice; strain mixture into glass. Add tonic water. Garnish with cucumber spear, cinnamon stick, and basil sprigs.

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