Valor & Grace

This cocktail pays tribute to the resilient and courageous women who served during the Vietnam War, capturing their strength and grace in a harmonious blend of flavors. Valor & Grace combines the herbal complexity of gin with the exotic notes of Southeast Asian ingredients. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Gin (preferably a herbaceous variety) - 1 oz Lemongrass syrup (homemade: simmer chopped lemongrass with equal parts sugar and water) - 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz Coconut milk - 3-4 Thai basil leaves - 1 dash Angostura bitters - Garnish: Edible orchid or a sprig of Thai basil **Directions:** 1. In a shaker, gently muddle the Thai basil leaves to release their aromatic oils. 2. Add gin, lemongrass syrup, lime juice, coconut milk, and bitters to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to remove basil bits. 5. Garnish with an edible orchid or a sprig of Thai basil for an elegant touch. **Glassware:** Serve in a coupe glass.