Yes, No, Maybe So — EEM Thai BBQ

Thai Basil Garnish

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For the Guest

"A lush, aromatic gin cocktail fragrant with Thai basil and lime leaf, balanced by rich coconut-pineapple sweetness and a slow, smoky warmth from ancho chili liqueur. Tropical, herbaceous, and a little unpredictable."

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Thai Basil Herbal & Aromatic Tropical Pineapple Coconut Citrus Smoky Chili Gin-Forward

Great for: gin lovers · tropical curious · spice seekers · herbal cocktail fans

Build Spec — Single Drink

Method: Shake with Ice · Double Strain · Rocks Glass over Ice

2 oz	Batch blend
1½ oz	Coconut pineapple gomme
½ oz	Fresh lime juice
— shake with ice · double strain over ice into rocks glass —
garnish	Large leafy Thai basil sprig

Notes for the Bar

·Ancho Reyes is a Mexican ancho chili liqueur — warm, smoky, mildly spicy. Good to mention if guests are spice-sensitive.
·Go for the biggest, leafiest Thai basil sprig you can find — the aroma is a big part of the experience.

Thai Basil Lime Leaf Gin

7.5 oz	Thai basil
2.5 oz	Lime leaf
7 L	Gin
— combine · set 2-hour timer · allow to fully infuse —
— fine strain · transfer to container · label & date —

Batch Blend

5.5 L	Thai basil lime leaf gin
2 L	Ancho Reyes chili liqueur
— combine · stir gently —
— bottle for service · label & date —

Coconut Pineapple Gomme

4 L	Pineapple gomme syrup
2 L	Coconut cream
— blend or whisk until smooth —
— bottle · label & date · shake well before service —

Prep Video — Watch Before Your First Build Scan to see the full walkthrough: watch a drink get made start to finish, the Thai basil lime leaf gin infusion and timing, and the batch blend come together. Replace this QR with your actual video link before printing.