Buddha’s Hand and Thai Basil Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Hangar One Buddha’s hand vodka
• 1 1/2 oz Manzanilla sherry
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz Buddha’s hand cordial
• 1/2 oz sparkling water
• 5 large Thai basil leaves
• 5 strips of candied lemon peel
• Thai basil flower for garnish

Buddha’s Hand Cordial:

• 2 tablespoons Buddha’s hand zest (~1 medium Buddha’s hand)
• 1/2 cup simple syrup

Candied Lemon Peel:

• 2 lemons
• 6 oz simple syrup (~ 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water)