Menu: A Celebration of Pesto

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Basil Julep

The clean, summery aroma of basil completely transforms the classic julep, traditionally made with mint. The drink is also traditionally made with bourbon—here, we replaced that with Jameson Irish whiskey, whose subtle citrus notes intermingle beautifully with the sweet herbs. See the recipe for Basil Julep »

The focaccia, the panna cotta, and the tomato sorbet can all be made a day ahead of time. Keep the desserts chilled until serving; warm the focaccia for a few minutes in a low oven before bringing it to the table.
For more inspiring dishes made with pesto, see our gallery of recipes »
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