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London dry ginBlackberry liqueurSugar syrupLemon juiceSoda water
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Life of Pi

Made with gin and liqueur, served in a sling glass.

40 ml / 1 1/4 ozLondon dry gin
15 ml / 1/2 ozBlackberry liqueur
35 ml / 1 1/4 ozSugar syrup
15 ml / 1/2 ozLemon juice
100 ml / 3 1/2 ozSoda water
5 gRed basil
5 gMaraschino cherry
200 gIce cubes
200 gCrushed ice

Method

  1. Fill a sling glass with crushed ice.
  2. Muddle red basil leaves in a shaker.
  3. Add lemon juice, sugar syrup, blackberry liqueur, and gin.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake well.
  5. Strain the mixture into the sling glass.
  6. Top with soda water and stir gently.
  7. Add more crushed ice and garnish with basil and a maraschino cherry.

About the Life of Pi

This long drink has a sweet, herbal flavor profile from gin, blackberry liqueur, and basil. It is topped with soda water.

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