SPICY BASIL COCKTAIL

By BobD

Ingredients

• A few sprigs of basil, plus an unblemished leaf for garnish
• 3-4 drops of Sriracha (depending on how spicy you want it)
• 1 ounce elderflower liqueur, preferably St-Germain
• 1 ounce ginger liqueur, preferably Domaine de Canton
• Splash of Champagne, to top (nothing too expensive)
• Ice

Preparation

Step 1

In a rocks glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the basil, Sriracha and the two liqueurs.* Fill the glass with ice and top with champagne. Toss back and forth once or twice in another glass or shaker. Serve in a collins glass with the basil garnish.

*Note: Gennarose recommends using a wooden muddler to avoid breaking the glass.