Basil Gimlet

Name: Basil Gimlet
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 25
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large bunch basil, coarsely chopped; 6 Tbsps gin; 25 servings Ice; 4 Tbsps lime juice; 237 milliliters sugar

Basil Gimlet might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 40 calories. This recipe serves 25. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. A mixture of basil, gin, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

Instructions

Make basil syrup: In a large microwave-safe measuring cup, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, and basil.

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Basil

Sugar

Syrup

Water

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Microwave

Microwave on high until sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Sugar

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Microwave

Let basil steep in syrup 20 to 30 minutes, then strain (you'll have enough syrup for 4 drinks).

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Basil

Syrup

Fill 2 highball glasses with ice. Into each glass, pour 3 tbsp. gin, 4 tbsp. basil syrup, and 2 tbsp. lime juice. Stir and serve, garnished with basil sprigs.

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Lime Juice