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Shaken · 1 serving

Basil Daisy

Boris Van Dyck's bright vodka sour balancing orange aperitif, lemon, simple syrup, and fresh basil.

Short answer

Basil Daisy is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, orange aperitif, lemon juice, simple syrup, and basil. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Basil Daisy ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Basil Daisy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Orange aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Basil3 piece———

Garnish: One basil leaf

Method

How to make Basil Daisy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a highball glass, reserve one unblemished basil leaf, and prepare fresh fine crushed ice.

  2. 02

    Measure the vodka, orange aperitif, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining basil leaves into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until thoroughly chilled, allowing the basil to release aroma without prolonged bruising.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled highball over fresh crushed ice so no torn basil remains in the drink.

  6. 06

    Place only the single reserved basil leaf upright at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Basil Daisy taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Basil Daisy questions

What is in a Basil Daisy?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, orange aperitif, lemon juice, simple syrup, and basil.

How long does a Basil Daisy take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Basil Daisy prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Basil Daisy alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B077https://www.skidmore.edu/diningservice/recipes/polo-drink-16.php · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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