Lemon Verbena Gimlet Cocktails

By mirandavoegeli

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup torn lemon verbena leaves
• 3/4 cup dry gin, or vodka
• 3/4 cup club soda
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Lemon verbena sprigs for garnish
• Lime slices, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan. Rub torn verbena to bruise; add to pan. Bring sugar mixture to a boil, stirring gently as needed to dissolve sugar evenly; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; cool completely. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.

2. Combine sugar mixture, gin, soda, and juice. Serve over ice. Garnish with verbena sprigs and lime slices, if desired.