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Shaken · 1 serving

Basilian

A balanced shaken cocktail combining cachaca, orange curacao, lime juice.

Short answer

Basilian is a shaken cocktail made with cachaça, orange curaçao, lime juice, rich syrup, cucumber, basil, and ginger ale. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Basilian 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
Basilian ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cachaça60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Orange curaçao22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cucumber1 piece———
Basil5 piece———
Ginger Ale30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Basilian

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and prepare one cucumber slice and five fresh basil leaves.

  2. 02

    Measure the cachaca, orange curacao, fresh lime juice, rich syrup, cucumber, and basil into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake hard for 12–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe to remove cucumber pulp and torn basil.

  5. 05

    Add the ginger soda slowly and stir once very gently to preserve the bubbles.

  6. 06

    Check that the surface is clean and serve without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Basilian taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Basilian questions

What is in a Basilian?

Kokto’s build uses cachaça, orange curaçao, lime juice, rich syrup, cucumber, basil, and ginger ale.

How long does a Basilian 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 Basilian prepared?

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

Is a Basilian 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 B042https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/539/basilian · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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