This fresh, vibrant Green Lantern cocktail from Oakland's Pican restaurant was inspired by the movie "Beasts of the Southern Wild." (Pican)

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Green Lantern

Inspired by "Beasts of the Southern Wild"

Serves 1

1 1/2 ounces Sam Houston American Whiskey

3/4 ounce green chartreuse

1 ounce coconut cream

1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice

3 basil leaves, divided

Combine the whiskey, chartreuse, coconut cream, lime juice and 2 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the last leaf of basil and enjoy!

-- Sam Babalola, bar manager, Picán