Description
A refreshing cocktail with the herbal notes of basil and the crisp taste of gin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves
- Ice
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle the basil leaves with simple syrup.
- Add gin, lime juice, and ice to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a basil leaf.
Notes
- Adjust simple syrup to taste.
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Chill the glass beforehand for a colder drink.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil gimlet, gin cocktail, herbal drink, refreshing cocktail