Recipes Basil 8 Be the first to rate & review! Table 8 * Miami BeachConsulting mixologist Ryan Magarian's combination of grape, lime and basil complements the savory flavors in chef Govind Armstrong's coastal American dishes at the Miami location of Armstrong's Los Angeles restaurant. More Vodka Drinks By Ryan Magarian Updated on March 28, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 6 Thai basil leaves 6 Concord grapes 1 ounce Simple Syrup Ice 1 1/2 ounces vodka 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice Dash of Angostura bitters 1 ounce chilled ginger ale Directions In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 of the basil leaves with 4 of the grapes and the Simple Syrup. Add ice and the vodka, lime juice and bitters and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass and stir in the ginger ale. Garnish with the remaining 2 basil leaves and 2 grapes. Rate it Print