How To Make a Basil Gimlet

Basil Gimlet

Makes: 1 drink

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Level of Difficulty: Easy


Ingredients:

7 fresh basil leaves

2 teaspoons agave nectar

2 ounces gin

1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)



Steps:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 basil leaves, reserving the final leaf for garnish.

  2. Add gin, agave, and the juice of 1 lime. 

  3. Add ice and shake until very cold, about 15-30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coup.
    Garnish with reserved basil leaf and enjoy!