Jenni Lee Afternoon Cocktail ^new^

, who is famous for her "Cocktail Time" segments and heavy pours.

Place the jalapeño slices and basil leaves into the bottom of your cocktail shaker. Do not shred the basil violently. Lightly press the muddler down and twist once or twice. You want to release the essential oils from the basil and the capsaicin from the jalapeño, not create a green pulp. Over-muddling basil makes it bitter. jenni lee afternoon cocktail