At Fat Tomato, we grow lots of different basil, from the classic Genovese and Greek basil to spicy Thai, dark opal, cinnamon, and lemon basil. Each brings its own character, from sweet and floral to peppery or citrusy. We grow them in the warmth of our polytunnel, among tomatoes and peppers, where they thrive as natural companion plants.
Lemon basil is one of the most distinctive varieties. Smaller-leaved and paler than classic green basil, it releases an uplifting citrus-and-clove scent when touched. Its flavour is bright, floral, and gently herbal — a perfect balance between basil’s sweet anise notes and the zestiness of lemon verbena or lemongrass. Often used in Southeast Asian cooking, it pairs beautifully with grilled fish or chicken, tossed into salads, or served with summer fruits like melon, strawberries, or peaches.
We’ve captured the aromatic freshness of lemon basil in this small-batch cordial, made slowly over several days using both the stalks and leaves, organic Colombian raw cane sugar, organic Verna lemons (sourced through the CrowdFarming platform), and a pinch of Wexford sea salt to round out the flavour. The result is fragrant, light, and beautifully balanced — a taste of the garden in full summer.
This is a grown-up cordial. Mix with sparkling water, soda, or sparkling wine, or add a splash of gin for a refreshing spritz. It’s also beautiful over ice cream, or swirled into whipped cream or yoghurt to serve with some fresh fruit.
Presented as a Gift Box Edition, wrapped in our illustrated paper — inspired by the Wexford and Irish food story — and finished in our signature black box.
250ml glass bottle, finished with a natural cork.
At Fat Tomato, we grow lots of different basil, from the classic Genovese and Greek basil to spicy Thai, dark opal, cinnamon, and lemon basil. Each brings its own character, from sweet and floral to peppery or citrusy. We grow them in the warmth of our polytunnel, among tomatoes and peppers, where they thrive as natural companion plants.
Lemon basil is one of the most distinctive varieties. Smaller-leaved and paler than classic green basil, it releases an uplifting citrus-and-clove scent when touched. Its flavour is bright, floral, and gently herbal — a perfect balance between basil’s sweet anise notes and the zestiness of lemon verbena or lemongrass. Often used in Southeast Asian cooking, it pairs beautifully with grilled fish or chicken, tossed into salads, or served with summer fruits like melon, strawberries, or peaches.
We’ve captured the aromatic freshness of lemon basil in this small-batch cordial, made slowly over several days using both the stalks and leaves, organic Colombian raw cane sugar, organic Verna lemons (sourced through the CrowdFarming platform), and a pinch of Wexford sea salt to round out the flavour. The result is fragrant, light, and beautifully balanced — a taste of the garden in full summer.
This is a grown-up cordial. Mix with sparkling water, soda, or sparkling wine, or add a splash of gin for a refreshing spritz. It’s also beautiful over ice cream, or swirled into whipped cream or yoghurt to serve with some fresh fruit.
Presented as a Gift Box Edition, wrapped in our illustrated paper — inspired by the Wexford and Irish food story — and finished in our signature black box.
250ml glass bottle, finished with a natural cork.
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