Basil Gimlet

Name: Basil Gimlet
Ingredients: 5 basil leaves, plus 1 small basil sprig for garnish; 1 ounce fresh lime juice; 2 1/4 ounces London dry gin, such as Martin Miller's; 1 ounce Simple Syrup; Drop of celery bitters; Ice

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

5 basil leaves, plus 1 small basil sprig for garnish
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 1/4 ounces London dry gin, such as Martin Miller's
1 ounce Simple Syrup
Drop of celery bitters
Ice

Directions

1

In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves with the lime juice, then add the gin, Simple Syrup and celery bitters.
2

Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
3

Fine strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the basil sprig.