Aereo Elefante
See the Elephant, bourbon, grapefruit and lemon, lifted by fresh basil.
The Method
How to make it
- 01
Chill a coupe glass. Tear four basil leaves and add them to a cocktail shaker.
- 02
Add See the Elephant, bourbon, Giffard Pamplemousse and fresh lemon juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
- 03
Shake enthusiastically until thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Double-strain into the chilled coupe to catch the torn basil, and garnish with fresh basil.
Bartender's Tip
Tear the basil just before shaking and fine-strain the drink. Fresh lemon juice keeps the equal-parts mixture bright without adding extra syrup.
A Little History
Created by Amanda Phelps at Frannie & the Fox in Charleston, South Carolina. This recipe is credited to her in the supplied See the Elephant cocktail collection.
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