Basil Gimlet

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Gin
- 30ml Lime Juice
- 15ml Simple Syrup
- 5 Large Basil Leaves

GARNISH:
- A Sprig of Basil

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine basil leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
• Gently muddle the basil leaves.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with a sprig of basil.

Cocktail author: Greg Lindgren.

Basil Gimlet offers a lovely twist on a very well-known and liked cocktail.

Specs for this cocktail are pretty straight forward. It follows the traditional Gimlet template, by combining London dry gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Greg Lindgren improved upon the original by making one simple, yet delicious addition – basil. Aromatic qualities of basil are striking in this cocktail, from the very moment you lift a cocktail glass. Juniper notes of gin combines with peppery herbal notes of basil, sourness of lime juice a little bit of sweetness provided by the simple syrup. Minimalistic, yet incredibly delicious.

Altogether Basil Gimlet is a nicely balanced cocktail, with a herbaceous spin. If you like classic Gimlet, this is a great way to build upon the original recipe.

Source material:
https://punchdrink.com/recipes/basil-gimlet/