Cucumber Basil Breeze

Description: The Cucumber Basil Breeze is a refreshingly aromatic highball cocktail that harmonizes crisp cucumber with aromatic basil and bright lemon. Paired with ginger ale, this drink offers a lively fizz and a refreshing complexity perfect for warm, sunny days or as a sophisticated pre-dinner libation. Ingredients: - 60 ml Emperador brandy - 45 ml cucumber juice (freshly pressed for best results) - 10 ml fresh lemon juice - 6-8 fresh basil leaves - Ginger ale (to top up) - Ice cubes Instructions: 1. Muddle the basil leaves gently in a shaker to release their oils. 2. Add the cucumber juice, lemon juice, and Emperador brandy to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. 5. Top up with ginger ale. 6. Stir gently to combine. 7. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of basil. Type of Glass: Highball glass Enjoy your refreshingly aromatic Cucumber Basil Breeze!