Basil Gimlet

Directions

1. 1
   Place 6 of the basil leaves in the palm of your hand and clap.
2. 2
   Place the leaves in the base of a cocktail shaker and add the simple syrup and lime juice.
3. 3
   Pummel the basil leaves with a muddler to release the oils.
4. 4
   Add the gin to the shaker along with ice.
5. 5
   Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake.
6. 6
   Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a glass.
7. 7
   Place the remaining basil leaf in your hand and clap.
8. 8
   Garnish the cocktail with the basil leaf and serve.