STEVE DO NOT DRINK THIS AND DRIVE.
Basil Gimlet
In shaker, muddle basil leaves thoroughly with lime juice and simple syrup. Add gin and ice, shake well, serve in martini glass (preferably short-stemmed, because the long-stemmed ones are a pain).
This is the best drink I know how to make. You can change the proportions until you get the right ones for you - mine might be a little tart for everyone's taste, and, honestly, I usually use more gin. Because that is how I roll.
- 2 oz gin
- 1.5 oz fresh lime juice
- .5-1 oz simple syrup
- 5 large basil leaves
In shaker, muddle basil leaves thoroughly with lime juice and simple syrup. Add gin and ice, shake well, serve in martini glass (preferably short-stemmed, because the long-stemmed ones are a pain).
This is the best drink I know how to make. You can change the proportions until you get the right ones for you - mine might be a little tart for everyone's taste, and, honestly, I usually use more gin. Because that is how I roll.