Basil and Lime Gin Cocktail

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"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!⁣"
-- @thebitterfairy

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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.⁣

For The Basil Mint Syrup

ingredients

  • 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.