Recipe by Cedric Cello of Hooch bar, located at V Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati City
Now this is a drink you’d be torn whether you’re going to share or keep to yourself. It smells fresh and goes down smooth. It’s citrusy with a hint of basil. Choose to dispense in a shot glass or on the rocks.
Ingredients:
- 150 ml Ginebra gin
- 50 simple syrup
- 50 ml calamansi juice
- basil leaves
Directions:
- Transfer gin to a container.
- Clap 8 basil leaves and put it in a shaker together with syrup and calamansi juice.
- Add ice and shake.
- Put some basil leaves inside gin bottle, then pour the cocktail into the bottle.
NOTE: This recipe makes 3 batches (2 servings per batch). If keeping overnight, remove basil leaves to prevent mixture from getting bitter.
Video by Star Sabroso • Photography by Chapter One Studio • Food and props styling by Chichi Tullao • Assisted by Chiin Gandia
