Green, fresh, and elegant — silky citrus foam crowns fresh basil and gin, with lemon and lemonade for a clean, garden-bright finish.
Ingredients
Glass
Lowball
The Story
Why "Emerald"? Because it distills the deepest, most mesmerizing green nature has to offer. This is the first drink in our Gemstone Collection, dedicated to anyone who appreciates clean aesthetics — no syrups, no unnecessary "noise." Just a pure extraction of organic basil and gin that meets lemon and lemonade to create the perfect Velvety Basil Sour — crisp, garden-bright, and grown-up.
How We Make It
Muddle
Place 4–6 fresh organic basil leaves into a shaker and muddle gently.
Pour
Add 60ml gin, 30ml lemon juice, 30ml simple syrup, and 60ml lemonade to the shaker.
Shaker & Ice
Fill a shaker with ice and chill a lowball glass on the side.
Shake
Shake hard for about 12 seconds until the shaker is frozen on the outside and the ingredients fully integrate.
Strain & Garnish
Strain into a chilled lowball glass through a double strainer and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
Bartender Tips
Always Fresh Lemon
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the key to balance. Pre-made lemon juice loses its vitality and changes the entire equation.
Fresh Basil Only
Use only fresh, vibrant green basil leaves. Wilted or darkened basil will alter the taste and color of the drink.
Double Strain
Always double strain to prevent basil pieces from reaching the glass. The drink should be perfectly smooth and clean.