Basil Gimlet

• 7 organic basil leaves
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounces gin, such as 209 Gin

1. Place 6 of the basil leaves in the palm of your hand and clap.
2. Place the leaves in the base of a cocktail shaker and add the simple syrup and lime juice.
3. Pummel the basil leaves with a muddler to release the oils.
4. Add the gin to the shaker along with ice.
5. Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake.
6. Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a glass.
7. Place the remaining basil leaf in your hand and clap.
8. Garnish the cocktail with the basil leaf and serve.

basil, simple syrup, lime juice, gin

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/basil-gimlet-recipe.html (may not work)