TASK DEFINITION: You will be asked how to do a certain task. You should describe a physical process that does not lead to the asked outcome, yet it is closely related to it (i.e., it should use the words that are provided in the input). The physical process can be moving something, arranging something in a certain way, mixing things, shaking them, etc. To make sure that the generated process does not lead to the asked outcome, you can introduce objects or events unrelated to the context of the question e.g. 'cleaning the keyboard by making an elephant sit on them'; or you can create contradictory statements e.g. 'drying wet keyboards with running water'. In your responses, avoid typos and misspellings.
PROBLEM: how to make a creole cocktail

SOLUTION: Fill the ice cream maker halfway with ice cubes. Measure and pour the light rum, beef bouillon, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice into the shaker. Add the pinches of salt and pepper to the cocktail shaker.    Place the lid on the shaker and shake well. Fill your drinking glass about 3/4 full with ice cubes. Strain the shaker's contents into your drinking glass. Make a slit in the lemon wedge and slide it on the side of the glass as a garnish.

PROBLEM: How do i store fresh basil?

SOLUTION: To keep basil fresh, trim the stems and place them in a glass or jar of water, just like cut flowers. Loosely cover it with a plastic bag and leave it in the bathroom Although certain herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be stored this way in the fridge, basil does better at room temperature.

PROBLEM: To trim excess branches off of a tree,

SOLUTION:
use a pair of tree clippers to cut the branches off as far from the main trunk as possible.  Cut in the early spring to minimize damage to the tree.