28 February 2013

Cocktail Friday: The Lady Mary

In honor of the ever popular, Downton Abbey, we bring you The Lade Mary.


The crisp bite of Lilet Blanc, the French apertif wine, was, I felt, a good match for Mary's occasionally acerbic personality. Add basil, lemon, and champagne for a cocktail that's simultaneously tart, complex, and refreshing.
Lady Mary
makes 1 cocktail
1.5 oz Lillet Blanc
.75 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
4-5 basil leaves
brut champagne, chilled
Add the basil and lemon juice to your shaker and muddle. Add Lillet and ice and then shake and strain into a flute. Top with champagne.
Photo & recipe

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