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Basil Julep
 
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 3 Minutes
Servings: 4
I haven't tried this yet but I do enjoy basil cocktails in the summertime! I have had the basil grape refresher that McCormick & Schmick's makes and it is awesome. So this is going on my to-try cocktail list as soon as my basil leaves are harvestable! This recipe from
Ingredients:
8 basil leaves, large, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
2 ounces simple syrup
6 ounces irish whiskey, like jameson
Directions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the basil leaves and simple syrup. Pour in the Irish whiskey, and stir briskly one or two times. Fill four glasses with crushed ice; pour equal portions of the drink over the ice, straining out the basil. Garnish with basil sprigs.
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