Milly Martini
4.0 52 ratings
Ingredients
6 fresh Basil leaves
2 oz Gin
1 1/2 oz Pineapple juice
1/4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
2 dash Orange bitters
How to make
Serve in a martini glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge or basil leaf.
Method
- 3 Lightly MUDDLE basil (just to bruise) in base of shaker.
- 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 6 Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim &/or float basil leaf boat.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
Gin, pineapple and a pleasant hint of basil.
This cocktail was created in 2003 by Shelim Islam at the GE Club in London. It was made at the request of the famous model, Kate Moss. Shelim Islam describes the event of serving this cocktail, later known as the "Tanqueray Belle," at her 30th birthday party as "an unforgettable evening, to say the least!"
Created by Shelim Islam