All summer long, Lush Life has looked to Brooklyn Based for the latest happenings, the most fascinating people, and new projects sprouting up all over Brooklyn.  So, we hit their event at Barrette in Prospect Heights last night to drink some tasty Lillet cocktails and meet this summer's official social directors to see what they have cooking for the rest of the year.  Chrysanthe from BB promises that the fall will be jam packed with events, so sign up now, if you haven't already.

Of course, no Lush Life review is complete without a cocktail recipe.  So, behold the Lillet-Mondade:

3/4 oz.Lillet Blanc
1 1/2 oz. Hendrick's Gin
1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
1/4 oz. Agave Nectar
Soda
3 Basil Leaves

Muddle 2 torn basil leaves with agave nectar.  Combine all other ingredients except soda.  Shake over ice.  Strain into a glass full of ice.  Top with soda.  Garnish with a basil leaf.