Live Basil Gimlet
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Ingredients
- 5large basil leaves
- 1½ounces gin
- ¾ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ounce simple syrup
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
156 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 10 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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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.
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If you want to make this into a pitcher drink: 18 oz gin, 9 oz lime juice, 6 oz syrup and handfuls of basil. Muddled basil in a bowl and then let it sit with the rest of the ingredients for a little while to replace the shaking. Strained. Chilled. Delicious. PS: this amount fits perfectly in one of those ikea glass bottles with the snap on lid.
By not shaking, you miss out on some dilution from the ice melting which can have a significant impact on the flavor. I'd add an ounce or two of water to get the dilution before putting it in the pitcher and refrigerating.
Try this with St. Germaine (elderflower cordial) to hit another level!
I muddled but my drink did not turn out green. I also substituted gin with Vodka. The taste was light and refreshing! Would have liked to have the green color.
Great with Shiso instead of basil too
This is my new favorite summer cocktail. Used Plymouth gin, original strength. Surprisingly complex and well balanced.