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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

Method

To make the syrup:
  1. Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves
  2. Remove from heat and add the Thai basil leaves. Let steep for 15-20 minutes
  3. Strain and let cool before using. Store in the fridge for up to a week
To make the cocktail:
  1. Pour gin, lime juice, and Thai basil simple syrup into a cocktail shaker, and add ice
  2. Shake well (cocktail cardio!) and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe
  3. Amp this up further: muddle a few Thai basil leaves in the shaker first!
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