Alex Lau
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 Servings
Ingredients
Honey Simple Syrup
¼
cup clover honey
Cocktail
4
leaves Thai or sweet basil, plus sprig for garnish
1
ounce white rum, such as Caña Brava
½
ounce fresh lemon juice
1½
Mint sprig, for garnish
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Honey Simple Syrup
Step 1
Dissolve honey in ⅓ cup hot water. Chill syrup until cold.
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Honey syrup can be made 1 month ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
Cocktail
Step 3
Slap basil leaves between your hands and place in the bottom of a Collins glass with rum, lemon juice, and ½ oz. honey syrup. Muddle with a few firm strokes, top with tepache, and stir to combine. Fill glass with crushed ice and garnish with mint and Thai basil.