🥃 Ingredients:
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45ml Whiskey
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15ml Fresh Lemon Juice
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15ml Honey Syrup (1:1 honey and water)
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3 Fresh Basil Leaves
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Ice Cubes
🛠️ Directions:
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Lightly clap the basil leaves to release their aroma and place them in a shaker.
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Add whiskey, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
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Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
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Strain into a glass filled with ice.
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Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or lemon twist.
🍸 Pro Tip:
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Why You'll Love It:
This cocktail is a modern classic in the making—sweet, tangy, and full of herbal complexity. It’s ideal for slow evenings or small gatherings where you want to showcase your mixology skills without needing dozens of ingredients.
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