I came up with this cocktail for a guest who wanted a savory cocktail with basil. I knew immediately I wanted to use aquavit. The addition of
MurLarkey ImaGination gin was an afterthought when I considered that basil is one of the botanicals in the gin.
The key to keeping this cocktail savory was to add a pinch of sea salt to the mixing glass. You don't notice it when you drink the cocktail, but salt really amplifies the herbaceousness of the spirits.
- 1 oz. Linie Aquavit
- 1 oz. MurLarkey ImaGination
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt
- basil leaf
Combine all ingredients except basil leaf in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over a large ice cube in a chilled Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with the basil leaf.
