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Square One Basil
You'll find the luscious sweet and savory qualities of fresh basil in our new Square One Basil flavored organic vodka. To create Square One Basil, we take our original organic rye vodka and infuse it with the organic essence of four basil varieties -- Genovese, Thai, Lemon and Sweet. We also add a touch of organic coriander, honeysuckle and lemongrass to enhance Square One Basil's delightful herbal earthiness and give it our signature soft finish. With cocktails and creative mixology in mind, each selected basil variety in Square One Basil offers its subtle yet distinct character to this graceful spirit. The recipes below are inspired by many culinary directions - from Mediterranean to Asian inspired recipes to summertime's sweet fruit cocktail favorites.
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Pina Basil Collins |
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Square One Basil compliments the fresh tropical sweetness of pineapple in this cocktail.
2 oz. Square One Basil
1 oz. pineapple juice
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
club soda
pineapple frond as garnish
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Combine all ingredients (except club soda) into mixing cup filled with ice. Shake very briefly - just enough to blend. Pour into Collins glass and top with soda. Garnish with a pineapple frond stuck into side of glass. Option: add .5 oz. Domaine de Canton liqueur.
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Caprese Martini |
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If you enjoy the classic Caprese Salad, you'll really enjoy this cocktail version. .
2 oz. Square One Basil
1/2 oz. tomato juice
1/2 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
1/2 of a barspoon of Dirty Sue or olive brine
cherry tomato, mozzarella ball and basil leaf for garnish.
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Combine all ingredients in a mixing cup with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Skewer a cherry tomato, mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf as garnish.
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Beau Jardin |
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A beautiful garden in this gathering of spirits.
1 1/2 oz. Square One Basil
1/2 oz. Ferrand Ambre Cognac
1/2 oz. Benedictine liqueur
1/2 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
1/2 fresh lemon juice
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Combine all in a mixing tin with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Ginger Garden |
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A focus on the Thai basil found in Square One Basil brings delicious Asian cuisine-inspired cocktails to mind.
1 1/2 oz. Square One Basil
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
1/2 barspoon of chopped fresh ginger
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Combine all in a mixing tin with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with Thai Basil leaf.
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Blackberry Swizzle |
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Fresh Blackberries are a welcome partner with Square One Basil and add a splash of ginger beer.
1.5 oz. Square One Basil
4 fresh blackberries
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 agave nectar or simple syrup
ginger beer (rec: Bundaberg)
blackberry and basil leaf as garnish
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Muddle blackberries in a mixing cup. Add remaining ingredients (except ginger beer) and shake with ice. Double strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with skewered blackberry and basil leaf.
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St. Helena Picnic |
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Our Square One Basil adds a savory note to this classic pairing of fresh strawberries and American bubbly.
1 1/2 oz. Square One Basil
2 - 3 strawberries
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
1/2 oz. sparkling wine or champagne
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Muddle strawberries in a mixing cup. Add remaining ingredients (except sparkling wine) and shake well with ice. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass and gently pour sparkling wine to float on top.
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Florida Tan |
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Wherever you live, pick up a Florida Tan with Square One Basil, fresh pink grapefruit juice and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
1.5 oz Square One Basil
1.5 oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice
.5 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
4 medium-size mint leaves
1 mint sprig and a grapefruit twist for garnish |
Combine all ingredients into a mixing cup filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with grapefruit twist and mint sprig.
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Sue's Mojito |
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A down under spin to the classic Mojito.
2 oz. Square One Basil
1/2 kiwi peeled and quartered
5 mint leaves
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
club soda
sprig of mint as garnish
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Muddle kiwi and mint in a mixing cup. Add remaining ingredients (except soda) and shake biefly with ice. Pour into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
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