"Feeling the green today, largely because I have a lot of green ingredients at the moment (basil-mint syrup, cucumber oleo saccharum), so I went with a gin sour of sorts -- basically a Southside with basil and cucumber. This is where the time you spend making syrups and infusions pays dividends: a complex, fresh, and lovely cocktail in just a couple of minutes!"
Basil and Lime Gin Cocktail
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Basil, lime and gin come together to create this bright citrus cocktail.
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ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce basil-mint syrup
- 2 teaspoons cucumber oleo saccharum
- small pinch of salt
Method
Step 1
Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheels or cucumber ribbon.
ingredients
For The Basil Mint Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 small lime, cut into wheels
- Sugar, as needed
For The Basil Mint Syrup
Step 1
Lightly simmer 2 cups of water with basil and a lime. for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
Strain the water and discard the solids. Bring to a broil with equal parts water and sugar. Turn off heat once the sugar is dissolved and chill in the refrigerator before using.