Botanical Breeze

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Botanical Breeze cocktail containing Basil leaves, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Cynar, Pressed apple juice, Cold green tea, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Honey syrup in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.75 fl oz Cynar or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 fresh Basil leaves
1.50 fl oz Pressed apple juice
1.00 fl oz Cold green tea
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.25 fl oz Honey syrup

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fine strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Garnish with basil leaf

Cocktail Description

Think of the Botanical Breeze as an herbal garden in liquid form—complex, refreshing, and deceptively potent.

This sophisticated Collins cocktail harmonizes the juniper notes of Beefeater gin with the bitter complexity of Cynar, while fresh basil provides an aromatic backbone that elevates the entire experience. Fresh apple juice brings natural sweetness that's balanced perfectly by the tannic qualities of cold green tea and the bright acidity of lime juice. The honey syrup rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that never becomes cloying. While it requires several ingredients, the Botanical Breeze is surprisingly straightforward to make—just shake everything together and strain over ice. It's an ideal cocktail for late afternoon gatherings or early evening dinner parties, particularly in spring and summer when herbs are at their peak. The drink's herbaceous profile and balanced bitterness make it a natural companion to Mediterranean dishes, particularly those featuring grilled vegetables, fresh cheeses, or herb-forward preparations.