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When it comes to cocktails, nothing is hotter than herbs. Try out this basil-infused beverage from Malee’s Thai Bistro.

Thai Basil Margarita

Margarita:

1 1/2 ounces tequila
½ ounce Bauchant
1/2 ounce Triple Sec
3 ounces of homemade sweet and sour (recipe follows)
4 Thai basil leaves (not standard basil)

Sweet and sour mix:

2 T Fresh lime juice
2 T Fresh lemon juice
1 ½ T Sugar
1 T Water
1 tsp. Orange juice

Place all ingredients in a glass of ice, then pour into a blender. Blend on high until smooth and the Thai basil is dissolved. Pour contents back into the glass and garnish with a lime wheel and a Thai basil leaf. Yield: 10-ounce glass.