Call this the bridge between vodka and gin – perfect for bringing all drinkers together around the same punch bowl. This floral, herbal, citrusy sipper is incredibly well balanced and totally refreshing – plus, it’s certified organic! But what is it exactly? Square one starts with organic vodka, distilled from 100% rye, and infuses it with pear, rose, chamomile, lemon verbena, lavender, rosemary, coriander and citrus peel. A rye spirit infused with eight different botanicals… that sounds kinda like gin! Well, we can’t call this gin, because it doesn’t contain the legally-required juniper, but we’ll file this one under “a gin by any other name tasting just as delicious.” tip of the tongue We like the sound of this Basil Gimlet riff from Square One: Muddle 4 to 5 basil leaves in the bottle of a cocktail shaker. Add lots of ice, 2 oz Botanical Vodka, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice and 1/2 oz organic agave nectar (or simple syrup). Shake until very cold and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Bonus points if you use basil from your garden or your farm share.
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