"Fritto Misto" Mixed Fried Seafood with Tartar Sauce

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Tartar Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle plus 1 tablespoon brine

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons chopped capers plus 1 tablespoon brine

1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco

1 large clove garlic, minced

4 stems fresh tarragon, finely chopped (stems and all)

Stems from 2 fresh basil sprigs (reserve the leaves for frying), finely chopped

Zest and juice from 2 limes

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Batter:

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed

1 cup beer, such as Heineken

1 cup sparkling water

One 2-ounce shot vodka

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon baking soda

Frying:

1 quart canola oil

2 medium fresh squid, uncleaned

1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 2 sprigs)

Kosher salt

1/2 large lemon, very thinly sliced on a mandoline

6 shrimp (16/20-size), peeled and deveined