You know I love a good cocktail moment—especially one that feels chic and has a touch of garden whimsy. Enter: the Thai Basil Gimlet. She’s vibrant, refreshing, and just the right balance of sweet, tart, and herbaceous. Honestly, this might be your new favorite summer cocktail.
This is the kind of drink you whip up when you want to impress without the stress. Think: dinner on the patio, golden hour cheese board, candles flickering, and this little green goddess in hand. You with me?
Ingredients
Thai Basil Gimlet:
- 2 ounces dry gin
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3/4 ounce Thai basil simple syrup
- Thai basil leaves for garnish
Thai Basil Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves (can sub for sweet basil if
Instructions
To make the syrup:
- Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves
- Remove from heat and add the Thai basil leaves. Let steep for 15-20 minutes
- Strain and let cool before using. Store in the fridge for up to a week
To make the cocktail:
- Pour gin, lime juice, and Thai basil simple syrup into a cocktail shaker, and add ice
- Shake well (cocktail cardio!) and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe
- Amp this up further: muddle a few Thai basil leaves in the shaker first!
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