Strain. 1 fresh spearmint leaf (or to taste).

2 oz of a floral gin like Hendricks ½ oz Som Thai Basil Stir in mixing glass FULL of ice until very cold.

With hot peppers and savory Thai basil, this cucumber drink is cool and refreshing, with a nice, slow jalapeno burn at the finish.

It’s named after the Mekhong River that flows from China through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia to Vietnam, and it’s the closest thing Thailand has to a national spirit. Stir with crushed ice to dilute for a wonderfully crisp and refreshing drink, perfect for summer. Definitely the best Thai in the area and ranks high as one of the best Thai restaurants I've visited.

Put the Thai basil in a blender and add the rum. Combine in a cocktail shaker with loads of ice.

Som Thai Basil Lemonade * 1 oz Som Thai Basil 2 oz Lemon juice 4 oz Soda water Served on rocks in a Collins glass, lemon wedge dipped in sugar and Thai basil sprig.

1 jigger fresh squeezed lime juice.

It's also a star player in bright, herbal cocktails, bringing a touch of greenery to rum slushies and fruity vodka sippers. Stir with crushed ice to dilute for a wonderfully crisp and refreshing drink, perfect for summer. Dheeradon's Thai twist on the classic Julep cocktail recipe introduces basil leaves to Bombay Sapphire gin and St. Germain elderflower liqueur. First produced in 1941 in a distillery once run by the Thai government, Mekhong essentially is a spiced rum. Literally!

Thai and Italian basil varieties complement flavors in different ways, but both shine when muddled, shaken or infused into these drinks. Add gin or vodka. That particular evening Nicole and I sat out on her deck, sipping our Gin Basil Smashes and chatting, waiting until it was time to start supper. Shake until there are shards of ice and the mix turns frothy.

Basil can do more than freshen up a pizza or add peppery depth to Thai curries. Dheeradon's Thai twist on the classic Julep cocktail recipe introduces basil leaves to Bombay Sapphire gin and St. Germain elderflower liqueur.

Great service. Strain this mix through a fine strainer, then shake it with a generous amount of ice in a cocktail shaker. Phone orders are more than welcome! Fresh tasty food and wide choices on menu. Make sure the leaves are covered in rum before you blend. Awesome Thai restaurant. The cocktail of choice for this dinner was a Gin Basil smash, perfectly suited to the sultry warm summer evening.

Wonderful visit. Make sure you give Dheeradon's Basil Julep cocktail a go at home and let us know what you think of it! Add the lime juice and simple syrup and pulse the blender to mix everything together. Watermelon Thai Basil Daiquiri - A cocktail design by Max at Cocktail & Sons, the concept is simple, a daiquiri can take on many great flavors and Cocktail & Sons has brought Thai Basil … 4 fresh sweet basil leaves. Make sure you give Dheeradon's Basil Julep cocktail a go at home and let us know what you think of it! Original recipe reads: 2 1/2 jiggers of vodka or gin. Thai Basil Express is dedicated to bring you home-style cooking, exotic Thai spices, and our freshest ingredients in a casual dining atmosphere or at the comfort of your home. Drinking a spicy Thai basil cucumber cocktail is a sweet way to enjoy the heat of late summer! 1 jigger simple syrup. They have a patio with outdoor seating. I had Penang curry and spring rolls. Strain into chilled martini shell. Thai Basil Martini. Briefly blend the herbs and rum together. (925)803-5988