Basil Gimlet

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 5 basil leaves, to muddle

Steps

1. In a cocktail shaker muddle 4 basil leaves with simple syrup.
2. Add the gin, lime juice and ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
3. Fine‑strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a basil leaf.