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Orange & Basil Swizzle

An orange & basil take on the Negroni Swizzle

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/orange-and-basil-swizzle • Posted by Cat Morley

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 10

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Instructions

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    Place the basil leaves in the bottom of a tall glass and smash with a muddler or a long spoon.

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    Add some ice.

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    Add the gin and vermouth.

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    Cut a small swirl from the orange peel and place to one side.

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    Squeeze the juice from the orange into the drink.

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    Top with soda water.

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    Holding the orange swirl above the glass, gently burn it with a lighter for a few seconds before dropping it into the drink.