Basil Lime Daiquiri

Name: Basil Lime Daiquiri
Yield: Makes 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cups basil leaves; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 2 ounces light rum; Basil leaves and lime wedges for garnish

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The world used to be simple: Chefs cooked, sommeliers poured wine and bartenders made drinks. But lately, sommeliers and chefs have stepped behind the bar to create great cocktails. This one is from Bernie Sun, wine director at Manhattan's ABC Kitchen. More Rum Drinks

By Bernie Sun

December 2010

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 ounces light rum
Basil leaves and lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Step 1
Simmer water with basil leaves until reduced to 2 1/2 tablespoons. Strain, then stir in light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice. In a shaker half-filled with ice, combine the basil-lime syrup with light rum and 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice; shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with basil and lime.

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