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Basil cocktail

Gin & Basil Cocktail


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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 fresh basil leaves, plus more for a garnish
  • 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) gin
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup
  • For the garnish: basil leaf

Instructions

  1. Add the basil leaves to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle 4 to 5 times until the oil is released, but the basil is not broken.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake until cold.
  3. Strain the drink into a glass. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Cocktails
  • Diet: Vegan