Signature Cocktail | Modena Caipirissima

October 27, 2011

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Cocktail: Modena Caipirissima

Where you can find it: Italian Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 oz Bacardi White

¾ oz Strawberry Compote (sweetened / housemade) | substitute: 1 heaping teaspoon sweetened strawberry jam

Drizzle of Crema di Balsamico (by Italissima, available at A. Bosa in 500ml bottles)

2 Basil Leaves & 1 Fresh Basil Sprig

2 Wedges fresh lime & 1 Lime wheel

½ oz Simple Syrup (50:50 by volume supersaturated sugar and hot water solution, cooled)

Club Soda

Tools:

Cubed Ice

Bar muddler

Bar shaker glass & metal shaker tin

Strainer

Measuring shot glass

Double Rocks glass

Straw

Instructions:

In a clean shaker glass add basil leaves & 2 wedges of lime. Muddle lightly without breaking up basil too much. Add rum, strawberry compote, simple syrup & a drizzle of balsamic cream. Top shaker glass with cubed ice and apply shaker tin on top ensuring a good seal. Vigorously shake the mixture. Remove the shaker glass by tapping lightly where the glass and metal join with the heel of your palm. Strain the mixture into a double rocks glass filled ¾ full of ice. Top up with a splash of club soda. Apply straw and garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of basil to one side of the glass. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic cream over top, partially over lime wheel and drink.

Perfect for:

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