Watermelon and Basil Martini

This summertime treat begins with 1.5 cups of diced ripe watermelon. Shake over ice with 7 freshly-torn basil leaves and 6 ounces of Juniper Green London Dry Gin and an ounce of gomme or simple syrup as a sweetener. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a skewer of watermelon…

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The Southern Southern Peach

The cocktail begins with an infusion of 12 ounces (half of a 750mL bottle) of Papagayo Platinum Rum with a small white peach, sliced. Place these ingredients in a sealed glass container and allow them to steep at room temperature. After five days, add two leaves of basil, and allow the mixture to steep another two…

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The Cinque Terre Martini

Muddle a slice or two of lemon and 3-4 basil leaves in the bottom of the small side of a shaker, add ice, 3 ounces of Vodka 14, and 1 ounce of simple syrup. Place the large side of the shaker upside down between two low ball glasses allowing space between the glasses. Light a…

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Strawberry Fields

This sumptuous cocktail uses a classic flavor pairing, chocolate and strawberries, and takes it to the next level with fresh basil and spiced rum. To create it, muddle two strawberries and two basil leaves in a lowball glass.  Add 1.5 ounces of Papagayo Spiced Rum and 3 ounces of chocolate almond milk.  Stir and add…

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Melissa’s Juniper Cooler

This refreshing cocktail is a perfect choice for summer evenings. To create it, start with 2 ounces of Juniper Green London Dry Gin over ice in a lowball glass. Add an ounce of blackberry liqueur and sweeten to taste with a dash of agave nectar or simple syrup. Add a splash of sparkling water and…

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