Basil Gimlet Cocktail
This Basil Gimlet Cocktail is so easy to make - only 4 ingredients and so refreshing to sip! With a soft basil flavor, it's like summer in a glass.
Servings 1
Calories 158kcal
Ingredients
- 10 basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- ¾ ounce lime juice
Instructions
- Add ice to the coupe glass to chill.
- Pour the simple syrup and lime juice into the cocktail shaker and add the basil leaves.
- Muddle by pressing gently on the basil about 4-5 times.
- Add the gin and fill the shaker ¾ full with ice. Add the lid and shake for 10-15 seconds to dilute and chill.
- Toss out the ice from the coupe glass and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.
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Notes
You don't need to pulverize the basil a few gentle presses will release the flavor and not put bits of torn up basil into your cocktail.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Iron: 1mg