LIVE BASIL GIMLET

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Ingredients

  • 5 large basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup.

Preparation

Step 1

Put 4 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and press them gently with a muddler or a wooden spoon.

Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Fill with ice, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe or other small glass.

Garnish with the remaining basil leaf.