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The Arboretum

The Washington Post, September 3, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This is a farm-market-fresh cocktail full of herbal, tangy flavors that will impress the slow-foodies in your life.

It requires more shaking than usual to ensure that the cucumber and basil flavors are well integrated. The cocktail's creator specifically calls for using Square One vodka and agave nectar, but Spirits columnist Jason Wilson suggests using the organic, sustainable vodka of your choice, and he likes using the honey syrup featured in the Dupont Gin Rickey, instead of agave nectar.

2 servings

Ingredients:

  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces vodka, preferably organic
  • 1 ounce green Chartreuse
  • 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
  • 1/4 ounce agave nectar, preferably organic
  • Dash orange bitters
  • 6 basil leaves, 4 of them torn into strips
  • 6 thin cucumber slices

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the vodka, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, agave nectar, orange bitters, 4 of the basil leaves and 4 of the cucumber slices. Shake vigorously for at least 1 minute, then strain into 2 cocktail (martini) glasses. Garnish each with the remaining basil leaves and cucumber slices.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from a recipe by San Francisco bartender Alberta Straub.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 136
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 8g 3
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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