Gin-Ger Basiltini

Directions

1. 1
   For ginger simple syrup: combine one cup of water and one cup of sugar in a saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the mixture from the stove and add a 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced. Let steep until the liquid is cool. Strain through a cheesecloth into a clean glass jar.
2. 2
   For cocktail: Muddle 10 basil leaves with the lime juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Add the gin and the ginger simple syrup. Shake vigorously to incorporate, and strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with the remaining basil leaves and serve. Cheers!