Tangerine Basil Cocktail

• Produce

  • 1 cup Basil, packed whole leaves
  • 2 oz Tangerine, fresh squeezed juice

• Condiments

  • 1 oz Basil simple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 49 tsp Sugar

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 dash Bitters, orange
  • 2 oz Bourbon

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Ingredients

• 2 oz fresh squeezed tangerine juice
• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz basil simple syrup
• 1 tsp sugar
• dash of orange bitters
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup packed whole basil leaves

Directions

• Muddle sugar with juice, bitters and basil syrup until the sugar is dissolved.
• Mix in bourbon.
• Pour into rocks glass over ice.
• Garnish with tangerine peel or basil leaves.
• Place the sugar and water into a small sauce pan.
• Bring the water to a boil and ensure all the sugar is dissolved.
• Pull off of the heat and steep the basil leaves in the water for 15-30 minutes or until cool.
• Strain into a clean glass jar and refrigerate.
• If you want to extend the life a bit, add a splash of vodka or Everclear to the syrup to help preserve it.