Velvet Charade

Name: Velvet Charade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1/2 oz sambuca; 3/4 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; 3 basil leaves; 1 dash orange bitters; for garnish lemon twist; for garnish basil leaf

sophisticated, daring cocktail with gin, sambuca, lemon juice

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

30%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

9g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:An orignal cocktail using gin as the base spirit, sambuca, and lemon juice. No egg whites please

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: Velvet Charade is a sophisticated, yet daring cocktail that harmoniously blends the aromatic botanicals of gin with the aniseed punch of sambuca, counterbalanced by the zesty freshness of lemon juice. This intriguing mix is perfect for sipping slowly and savoring the layered flavors. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin - 1/2 oz Sambuca - 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice - 1/2 oz Simple syrup - 3 Fresh basil leaves - 1 dash Orange bitters - Lemon twist, for garnish - Fresh basil leaf, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh basil leaves with the simple syrup to release their aromatic oils. 2. Add the gin, sambuca, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of orange bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass, ensuring that the basil leaves remain in the shaker. 5. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and a single fresh basil leaf delicately floating on top. Type of Glass to Serve in: Serve in a coupe glass to maintain the elegance and concentrate the lovely aromas of this unique cocktail.

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