Superclean: A Sotol Margarita

• 1 1/2 ozsotol (Otoño uses Los Magos)
• 1 ozfresh lime juice
• 3/4 ozbasil syrup
• 1/2 ozdry curaçao
• 1 tspabsinthe

Preparation

1. 1.

   Add the absinthe to a glass and swirl to coat the sides of the glass, then discard the excess. (If using the optional salt rim, run the cut edge of a lime around the rim of the glass and dip into coarse salt.) Add a large ice cube to the glass. Shake all of the remaining ingredients with ice and strain into the prepared glass, then garnish.

2. 2.

   Basil SyrupIn a blender, add 1 packed cup of basil leaves and 1 cup of water and blend well. Strain the mixture into a saucepan and add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Cool and bottle for use, keeping refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.