Basilinia

Giuseppe Gallo

Basilinia Basil Caipirinha

Light and fragrant, this easy-sipping twist on the Caipirinha was made for summer afternoons. Basil’s piquant clove aroma pairs particularly well with bianco vermouth’s vanilla notes, all heightened with the citrusy tang of lime.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 2 ounces Martini bianco
  • 2 ounces Martini bianco
  • 3 leaves basil
  • 3 leaves basil
  • 2 wedges lime
  • 2 wedges lime

Directions
  1. Add lime wedges and basil to a rocks glass and muddle.
  2. Add vermouth and top with crushed ice.
  3. Swizzle to mix.