BLACK LEMON & BASIL COCKTAIL

SERVES: 1-3

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 oz vodka, or gin

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

4-6 lemon basil leaves

2-3 slices of black lemon

1/2 oz cardamom syrup or honey

3+ oz sparkling water (or tonic water for extra bitterness)

METHOD

Add the vodka or gin, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, cardamom syrup or honey, lemon basil leaves, and black lemon slices to a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle the basil and black lemon together, making sure to only bruise the basil leaves while breaking down the black lemon slices to release their flavour.

Add ice and shake well for about 20 seconds.

Strain into a highball or Collins glass that's been filled with ice. Top off the rest of the glass with sparkling water.

Garnish with additional lemon basil leaves and a fresh slice of black lemon.

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