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Spicy Basil Cocktail Recipe

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 261
Daily Value: 13%

Low-Fat, Low-Sodium
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Fat-Free, Low-Fat-Abs
Fat0g1%
Saturated0g0%
Carbs30g10%
Fiber0g2%
Sugars27g0%
Protein1g2%
Sodium11mg0%
Calcium61mg6%
Magnesium29mg7%
Potassium165mg5%
Iron1mg7%
Zinc0mg2%
Vitamin A1595IU32%
Vitamin C5mg9%
Thiamin (B1)0mg1%
Riboflavin (B2)0mg2%
Niacin (B3)0mg2%
Vitamin B60mg4%
Folic Acid (B9)21µg5%
Vitamin E0mg1%
Vitamin K125µg156%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0g0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0g0%
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Spicy Basil Cocktail
Maryse Chevriere

According to 9 Restaurant mixologist Gennarose, this cocktail with a Sriracha kick can be enjoyed year-round: the spice makes it warming for winter, while the champagne adds a refreshing touch for summer. 

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INGREDIENTS

  • A few sprigs of basil, plus an unblemished leaf for garnish
  • 3-4 drops of Sriracha (depending on how spicy you want it)
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur, preferably St-Germain
  • 1 ounce ginger liqueur, preferably Domaine de Canton  
  • Splash of Champagne, to top (nothing too expensive)
  • Ice

DIRECTIONS

In a rocks glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the basil, Sriracha and the two liqueurs.* Fill the glass with ice and top with champagne. Toss back and forth once or twice in another glass or shaker. Serve in a collins glass with the basil garnish.

*Note: Gennarose recommends using a wooden muddler to avoid breaking the glass.

Recipe Details

Makes 1 cocktail

Servings: 1