Lemon & Basil Martini

• 3 basil leaves, plus 1 basil sprig
• 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
• Ice
• 2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce limoncello
• 1/2 ounce bianco vermouth (sweet white vermouth)
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the basil leaves with the Simple Syrup.
2. Add ice and all of the remaining ingredients except the sprig; shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the sprig.

basil, simple syrup, gin, limoncello, lemon juice

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemon-basil-martini (may not work)