Basil Gimlet Recipe
Level: Easy
Yield: 1 serving
Total: 5 min Prep: 5 min
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 1 servings
- Calories: 156
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10 mg
Ingredients
- 7 organic basil leaves
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 ounces gin, such as 209 Gin
Instructions
- Clap 6 basil leaves gently in your hands to release their vibrant aroma. Drop them into a cocktail shaker, add simple syrup and fresh lime juice, then muddle gently to crush the leaves and unleash their fragrant oils. Pour in the gin, fill with ice, seal, and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass. Clap the remaining basil leaf and float it atop as a fresh garnish. Sip immediately and transport yourself to a sun-drenched herb garden with every herbaceous, zesty sipthis effortless elixir will ignite your mixology passion!
This chef-crafted recipe sparks summer vibes in every glass. 2012, Jon Gasparini, All Rights Reserved
