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runwithtweezers's Notes:
Expand1/2 ounce blood orange bitters Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 ounces prickly pear syrup Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces cold vinho verde Ask a question about this ingredient
1-2 sprig basil sprigs or flowers, mint sprigs, lemon thyme or lemon verbena, for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
Fill an oversized highball glass or stemless wine glass with 8 to 10 ice cubes.
Ask a question about this stepPour in blood orange bitters then prickly pear syrup. Top with Vinho Verde.
Ask a question about this stepIf you want to leave the drink slightly "layered", do not mix. Otherwise, gently stir together.
Ask a question about this stepGarnish & serve immediately…although I will say this drink is delicious when it gets super chilly and sits for a minute – no need to chug it!
Ask a question about this stepWhat a neat drink! I think vinho verde is my life blood in the summer. Heaven knows I have plenty of basil flowers. Must try!
Joanne Chang is the pastry chef/owner of Flour Bakery+Cafe and chef/co-owner of Myers+Chang in Boston.
Really neat!