This original cocktail was crafted by Allison Barger Eddy (@tiptoeingthrujuleps) for our July Summer Awards in 2021.

We chose this cocktail for its exceptionally clean and elegant profile. It's simple, yet tastefully executed, and the photo jumps out at you in such a way that you can almost smell the fresh Thai basil and floral coconut!

Ingredients:

• ¾
• 2 oz coconut-oil-washed cachaça
• 10 Thai basil leaves

Instructions:

• Add lime wedges, syrup, and basil leaves to glass and muddle
• Add crushed or nugget ice to the glass, along with cachaça
• Stick bar spoon into the middle of glass and swizzle to incorporate ingredients Top with additional ice

Glass:

• rocks

Garnish:

• Thai basil leaves

Photo: