Forager’s Remedy

Jessica Sanders, Bar Owner | Austin, Texas

Forager’s Remedy Article

“I really enjoy layering warm and cool flavors in cocktails,” bar owner Jessica Sanders says of this bold Gin & Tonic riff. “One of my favorite foils is basil set against baking spices like cardamom or cinnamon.” In this case, basil—in the form of eau de vie as well as the aromatic garnish—plays up the spice notes found in The Botanist gin.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces The Botanist Islay Dry gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces The Botanist Islay Dry gin
  • 1/2 ounce basil eau de vie
  • 1/2 ounce basil eau de vie
  • 1 barspoon Liber & Co. grapefruit shrub
  • 1 barspoon Liber & Co. grapefruit shrub
  • 3 ounces Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic Water
  • 3 ounces Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic Water

Garnish: bouquet of opal basil, grapefruit peel and, if desired, a few toasted cardamom pods

Directions
  1. Build all ingredients in a 10-ounce highball or Collins glass.
  2. Fill glass with cubed ice, and gently stir.
  3. Garnish with basil, grapefruit peel, and toasted cardamom pods.