Spiced Orchards Mocktail

Name: Spiced Orchards Mocktail
Ingredients: 4 ounce unfiltered apple juice; 1/2 ounce elderflower syrup; 1/2 ounce lime juice; 1 lemon wedge; 6 pieces thai basil; 1/2 bar spoon (a pinch) powdered ginger

Marcy Franklin|May 22, 2013 8:53 am EST

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From the brand-new spa-inspired mocktail program at Fig & Olive Melrose Place, bar manager Michael Loomis remixes fresh juices with seasonal ingredients — in this case, apples with Thai basil, lemon, and ginger.

Servings

1

Ingredients

4 ounce unfiltered apple juice
1/2 ounce elderflower syrup
1/2 ounce lime juice
1 lemon wedge
6 pieces thai basil
1/2 bar spoon (a pinch) powdered ginger

Directions

In a mixing glass, muddle Thai basil with lemon wedge. Add apple juice, elderflower syrup, lime juice, and powdered ginger. Shake vigorously for 6 seconds and strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a few sprigs of Thai basil and zest with lemon.