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The herb contest is done and the winning drink inspired the theme of this edition. Yes, it is all about basil and how fantastic it is in drinks and the many ways to mix with it. Basil cocktails galore, I hope you enjoy, Cheers!
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Cocktail of the Week: Union Square
 Strawberry and basil. It is a flavor combination that, if you have yet to discover it, is fabulous and the Union Square is a perfect way to experience it. The gin base is a perfect backdrop for the combo and this is just one more cocktail that gets better as the summer goes along and the ingredients come straight from the garden. Get the recipe...
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Herb Contest Winner: Basil B. Bennett
 The name sounds like a friendly gentleman that lives in the bungalow down the street and the drink has as friendly a personality as that image implies. The winning drink for this month's cocktail contest is Mike Manjon's Basil B. Bennett and it is a fun mix of gin, basil syrup, lime juice, and a celery shrub. It's perfect for summer and very aromatic, I think you'll like it.Get the recipe...
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Chris Milligan's Basil-ica
 This is the drink that first opened my eyes to the beauty of basil beverages and it remains a favorite. In it, our favorite Santa Fe bartender mixes Plymouth Gin with St. Germain, basil, and both orange and Peychaud's bitters. Fantastic, transparent, and balanced to perfection. Get the recipe...
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Mixing with Basil
 Sweet basil is the most popular and universal variety and it, for the most part, is the best to use in drinks. There are other basils that can be used as well and each will bring unique notes to the drink. It also tends to pair best with lemon, lime, tomato, and mint, and there are a number of great basil cocktails that go beyond these expectations. Read more tasting notes and explore more cocktails...
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