Giving Basil From The Jones Assembly

• 1 1/2 ozgin
• 1/2 ozItalicus
• 3/4 ozpistachio orgeat
• 3/4 ozfresh lime juice
• 4fresh basil leaves, torn
•  Spritz of vanilla tincture
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•  pistachio orgeat
• 1 1/3 ozshelled pistachios
• 3/4 cupsugar
• 5 1/3 ozwater
• 1 tspbrandy
• 1/4 tsporange blossom water

Preparation

1. 1.

   Add the first 5 ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake, then double strain into a chilled glass. Spritz with the vanilla tincture, then garnish.

2. 2.

   Pistachio OrgeatSoak the pistachios in hot water for 30 minutes. Strain and discard the water. Blend the pistachios in a blender with 5 1/3 oz. of water for 2 minutes on high. Strain off the “pistachio milk” using a cheesecloth and mesh strainer. Using a medium pot, heat the pistachio milk to a light simmer. While heating, stir in the sugar, brandy, and orange blossom water. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a sealable glass bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

3. 3.

   Vanilla TinctureSplit 1 vanilla bean pod in half. Scrape the seeds with the back of the knife into 3/4 cup of everclear. Store overnight in refrigerator. Put in an atomizer. Will keep for 6 months at room temperature.