A refreshing way to use up your garden's herbs this summer, the garden rambler tastes eerily similar to a tequila-based mojito with a lovely pineapple simple syrup and anise-flavored chartreuse to up the flavor ante.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the pineapple syrup
½ cup fresh pineapple juice
½ cup sugar
For the cocktail
1¼ cups blanco tequila
¼ cup green chartreuse
1 recipe chilled pineapple syrup
¾ cup fresh lime juice
2¼ cups chilled club soda
5 sprigs each mint and basil, plus other fresh herbs if desired
Instructions
For the pineapple syrup
Combine the pineapple juice and sugar in a small pot. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate until chilled or up to 2 days.
For the cocktail
Combine the tequila, chartreuse, and pineapple syrup in a large pitcher. This can be stored in the fridge up to 2 days before serving.
When ready to serve, pour in the lime juice, chilled club soda, and the herbs. Fill the pitcher with ice and stir gently to chill the mix. Serve immediately.