Vine Whip Fizz
Scaled for 1 serving, this botanical and herbaceous sour is Bulbasaur in liquid form — earthy, refreshing, and surprisingly potent. It's green, bright, and has a delightful zing, ready to tangle your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.25 oz Green Chartreuse
- 6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 oz Chilled Soda Water (optional, for a longer fizz)
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the fresh basil leaves.
- Add the Dry Gin, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Green Chartreuse to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled Coupe or Rocks Glass.
- If desired, top with 2 oz chilled soda water for a 'Fizz' variation.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf, folded like a sprouting bulb, or a delicate lime wheel.
Glassware: Coupe or Rocks Glass
Garnish: Fresh basil leaf or lime wheel
History
This sour variation, echoing the Gin Basil Smash, builds on the classic Gimlet template with muddled basil and a hint of Green Chartreuse. It offers a verdant, earthy profile, evoking the lushness of a forest floor.