Basil Gimlet
2013-10-11Ingredients
- 2½ oz Gin or Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1¼ oz Basil Syrup*
- Shake the gin (or vodka), lime juice, and basil syrup with ice in a Cocktail Shaker. Strain into a Martini Glass.
- Garnish with a Basil Leaf or Sprig.
- *See our Basil Syrup recipe/video
This is one of the most fantastic drinks on the planet. The mere mention of its name, in fact, gets Jeff drooling like a Pavlovian dog. “Ding!” We make use of basil syrup in this cocktail which really accentuates the botanicals of the gin and produces a crisp, delightful, and tasty drink. Cheers!