Sweet Basil Gimlet
This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 260 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of basil, plymouth gin, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet.
Instructions
In a small sauce pan combine sugar with 1 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Add the chopped basil to a heat proof bowl then pour the ssyrup over the leaves to steep about 30 minutes. Strain the mixture, discarding the basil.
Add the basil simple syrup, gin and limejuice to a medium-sized pitcher.
Pour the cocktail into an ice filled old-fashioned glass. Garnsih with a sprig of basil.