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Drinks We Love: Basil Lemontini at Poste

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By Sara Levine

I tend to be wary of cocktails with cute “-tini” suffixes, but Poste’s Basil Lemontini is a delicious exception. Basil-infused house-made lemonade is mixed with Ketel One Citroen and a splash of sparkling wine for a light, refreshing drink that still packs a little punch. Served in a frosty glass, it’s the perfect libation for a summer evening on the restaurant’s shady patio.

Poste, 555 Eighth St., NW; 202-783-6060; Postebrasserie.com.  

Comments

Agreed. I went to Poste for happy hour, but this full-price drink ($10) sounded so delicious that I had to order it!

Posted by: Sara | Jun 28, 2007 08:17:05 AM

I’ve had the Lemontini, and at least for the time I sampled it, there was nary a hint of basil, and the entire thing was not good. The Lavendar Margarita, on the other hand, lives up to its premise.

Posted by: A-lo | Jun 28, 2007 07:34:31 AM

They also make a great lavendar margarita if you don’t want to say anything with "tini"....

Posted by: Shana | Jun 27, 2007 10:17:40 AM

how much does it cost? would be nice if poste would put some of their drinks on happy hour pricing.

Posted by: WDC | Jun 26, 2007 02:03:51 PM

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