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Red Basil Smash

Made with vodka, served in a rocks glass.

50 ml / 1 3/4 ozVodka
20 ml / 3/4 ozSugar syrup
30 ml / 1 ozLemon juice
15 gRed basil
3 gSichuan pepper in granules
1Lemon zest
320 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add 15 granules of Sichuan pepper and 10 leaves of red basil to a shaker.
  3. Pour in 30 ml lemon juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, and 50 ml vodka.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  5. Strain into the rocks glass.
  6. Garnish with lemon zest and a red basil sprig.

About the Red Basil Smash

A sour cocktail with vodka base, characterized by its herbal, citrusy, and spicy flavor profile from red basil and Sichuan pepper.

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