Trouble in Paradise

A sophisticated cocktail that combines bourbon and Campari with citrus juices, honey syrup, and fresh basil, finished with a hint of black pepper for complexity.

1 servings
6 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 sprigs basil sprig, plus 1 for garnish
  • 1 ounce bourbon
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • ¾ ounce grapefruit juice
  • ¾ ounce lemon juice
  • ½ ounce honey syrup
  • 2 grinds black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Shake 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoons warm water in a small jar until honey is dissolved.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Combine 1 basil sprig, 1 ounce bourbon, 1 ounce Campari, 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce honey syrup, and 2 grinds of black pepper in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a fresh basil sprig.

    1 min

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