Moms in the City - Cocktails

We made and tried this cocktail recipe recently and must say it was super tasty! We did substitute the cherry for basil and maybe it's just me but it definitely made a difference!  Alternatives – ·          10 regular basil leaves ·          1 1/2 ounces bourbon ·          3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice ·          1/2 ounce simple syrup ·          1/4 ounce lemon-lime simple syrup/ soda ·          Basil leaf (for glasses)     I'mma tell you,  these moms LOVED it! 

So if you are a whiskey lover like I am then you will have an appreciation for this drink. The only problem with it is that it's not the easiest to make and you have to have the specific ingredients but they concoct a yummy drink. Whizz-Bang Ingredients: Cocktail shaker Ice cubes 2 oz. scotch 1 oz. sweet French vermouth 2 dashes absinthe 2 dashes grenadine syrup 2 dashes orange bitters Chilled cocktail glass Orange peel, for garnish Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add the scotch, sweet French vermouth, absinthe, grenadine syrup and orange bitters to the cocktail shaker. Cover the cocktail shaker with the palm of your hand or the supplied top and shake gently for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain the contents of the cocktai...