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

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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Measuring Cup

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