Sunday, June 10, 2007

Basil Gimlet

This has become one of my favorite libations!

BASIL GIMLET

2 oz. good gin
half a lime
1/2 oz simple syrup
5 basil leaves

gently muddle basil, fresh lime juice and simple syrup in a mixing glass with a wooden muddler. add ice and gin. shake vigorously and then strain into a martini glass. garnish with a basil leaf.

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