Basil Gimlet
Greg Lindgren is credited with this creation in 2006 at the Rye in San Francisco.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz Simple Syrup 1:1
- 6 x Basil (Organic)
Method
Muddle basil leaves with stems in shaker. Add ingredients and shake with ice for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a lime twist expression and a floating basil leaf.
What you'll need
- OXO Good Grips Citrus Zester 2-in-1 tool easily creates citrus zest and garnishes.
- Stainless Steel Classic Bottle Pourers Pours liquor, juice, syrup or oils, 100% non-rust.
- Stainless Steel Cocktail Strainer Durable and dependable made from 304 stainless steel. High density coil fine strains your cocktails.
- US Standard Jigger Ideal double sided jigger that makes dosing drinks a breeze.
- Viski Crystal Coupe Cocktail Glassess This recognizable classic cocktail glass makes a refined addition to anyone’s at-home bar set or kitchen.
- Winco Wooden Muddler This lacquered walnut muddler will help elevate your cocktail game.
- WOTOR Boston Cocktail Shaker Set Set includes a 28 ounce large tin and an 18 ounce small tin, allowing for precise mixing and shaking of your favorite classic craft cocktails.
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