Photo: Gregor Halenda

This crisp herbal cocktail, made by Pete Gugni of the Bedford in Chicago, is similar to a mojito.
Serves 1

Ingredients

• 3 large sprigs of basil
• 3/4 ounce agave syrup
• 1 1/2 ounces cachaça
• 1/2 ounce yellow Chartreuse (an herbal liqueur)
• 1 ounce lime juice
• Lemon peel, for garnish

Directions

Muddle the basil and agave syrup.

Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel.