Irish Basil Breeze

This refreshing cocktail, the Irish Basil Breeze, is a delightful blend of Wheat Penny 1958(r) Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, Bolthouse Farms Pineapple Kale Ginger Boost, and honey syrup, with a touch of cucumber and basil. Topped with Q-Mixers Tonic Water, this cocktail is a perfect balance of sweet, citrusy, and herbal flavors, making it a great choice for any occasion.

Irish Basil Breeze

A refreshing cocktail made with Wheat Penny 1958(r) Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, Bolthouse Farms Pineapple Kale Ginger Boost, honey syrup, cucumber, basil, and topped with Q-Mixers Tonic Water.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Wheat Penny 1958(r) Bourbon
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz Bolthouse Farms Pineapple Kale Ginger Boost
  • 1 tbsp honey syrup (1:1 honey & hot water)
  • 1 slice of cucumber
  • 4 leaves of fresh basil
  • Lemon twist
  • Q-Mixers Tonic Water
  • Mint sprig

Instructions

  1. Fill a Collins or Pint glass with ice, top with water, and set aside to chill.
  2. In a shaker tin, muddle the cucumber with the bourbon and lemon juice.
  3. Add the honey syrup and the Bolthouse Farms juice and shake vigorously without ice until the honey dissolves.
  4. Roll and spank the basil and toss it into a shaker tin.
  5. Add the ice and shake until the mixture reaches serving temperature.
  6. Discard the ice water from the glass and fill it with fresh ice.
  7. Strain the mixture into the glass, then top it with Tonic Water.
  8. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and lemon twist.