Thai One On
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Author Notes: Each year my friends throw a big crawfish boil party in the late spring. I make the desserts and a signature cocktail. This is what I went with for this year's boil. It was inspired by mrslarkin's tarragon & grapefruit aioli. I used a lemongrass-infused vodka (3 large stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced and steeped with 750 ml vodka for 1 to 2 weeks), but a citron vodka would work well too. This drink has a lovely balance of sweet, tart, and bitter making it especially refreshing on a hot day. (Thanks to mrslarkin also for the name suggestion - she's a funny lady!) - hardlikearmour - hardlikearmour
Food52 Review: Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, with a little spice from ginger, Hardlikearmour's Thai One On is made for a hot summer day. The bubbly seltzer and citrus makes it very crisp and refreshing and the Thai basil puts it over the top. I used citron vodka, but look forward to making some lemongrass-infused vodka for my next round! - VanessaS - VanessaS
Serves 2
- 3 thai basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ounces lemongrass infused vodka or citron vodka
- 1 ounce Domaine de Canton (ginger liqueur)
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ice cubes
- seltzer
- Muddle basil leaves and sugar together until basil leaves are well-mashed. Stir in vodka, liqueur, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice.
- Strain into 2 glasses (6 to 8 oz size.) Add 2 to 3 ice cubes to each glass, then top with seltzer. Serve with a blade of lemongrass and/or a sprig of thai basil. Enjoy!
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Poolside Cocktail
Tags: bright, refreshing, very quaffable
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almost 2 years ago katylua
This sounds absolutely delightful! This is a good excuse to run to the liquor store (not that I generally need a reason). I can't to give this one a spin.
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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Thanks! I hope you enjoy it! I will warn you, the Domaine de Canton is ridiculously good and easy to drink on it's own.
almost 2 years ago wssmom
Not only does it look great, the name is AWESOME hahahaha!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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Thanks! mrslarkin helped with the name.
almost 2 years ago lapadia
Thank you, I think I will!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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LOL! You really should.
almost 2 years ago aargersi
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YUM! This sounds awesome! What cake did you make for the party?
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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it was pretty darn tasty. I did a coral reef cake with modeling chocolate fish & gumpaste (and spaghetti coral and creatures. See my profile pic.
almost 2 years ago aargersi
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Holy cow that is one amazing cake! My birthday is coming up - howzabout a trip to Texas and a cake baking and decorating lesson?
almost 2 years ago nannydeb
Love the name!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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Mrslarkin does it again!
almost 2 years ago gingerroot
Seriously, I'll be in charge of the ibuprofen when we all come to your next party, hardlikearmour! This sounds amazing!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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LOL! Thanks, gingerroot!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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OMG! Inspirational.
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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LOL... You're one to talk! They do go down reeeal easy.
almost 2 years ago mrslarkin
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Hee! Can't wait to Thai One On! Glad I provided some inspiration for your lovely cocktail. :)
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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awww! You're always and inspiration, mrsL!
almost 2 years ago lorigoldsby
i do love the name!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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It's pretty appropriate since someone at the party told me "you're good at making hangovers!"
almost 2 years ago TXExpatInBKK
Hangover, HAHA! Good one HLA!
almost 2 years ago nannydeb
That sounds tasty! I have some grapefruit vodka, would that be too much?
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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I think it would work just fine! It was a pretty big hit at the party.