Coney Island
Ingredients
5 parts vodka
3 parts simple syrup
2 parts lemon
1 part Cognac
5 basil leaves
Splash of soda water
Directions
Place the basil, syrup, and Ricard in the bottom of a rocks glass and crush the basil with the back of a teaspoon add the rest of the ingredients and build over ice. Top up with soda water. Garnish with fresh basil and a lemon twist. TWISTS For a beautifully citrus version, substitute Absolut RUBY RED for regular vodka. For a dryer (and more classic) flavor, substitute your favorite absinthe for Cognac.
