The Esmeralda
Mar. 9, 2016
Green and glorious.
Forget diamonds, rubies and sapphires—this bright basil and Patrón Silver cocktail is as refreshing and fragrant as a brisk emerald sea.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 oz
- 1 cups
- 1
- 2 tsp
- 1 oz
- 1 oz
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- Patrón Silver
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- sprig Fresh mint, leaves reserved for garnish
- Granulated sugar
- St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Fresh lime juice
- Club soda, chilled
How to Make
Fill a collins glass with ice. Muddle the basil, mint and sugar in a shaker. Add the Patrón Silver, elderflower liqueur, lime juice and ice. Cover, shake vigorously for about 15 seconds and strain into the prepared glass. Top with club soda and garnish with basil and mint leaves.