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Move over, mint: Basil's spicy flavor puts a fresh spin on the traditional gimlet. Make the syrup before guests arrive—it keeps up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 large bunch basil, coarsely chopped |
ice |
6 tablespoons gin |
4 tablespoons lime juice |
basil sprigs, for garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. Make basil syrup: In a large microwave-safe measuring cup, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, and basil.
2. Microwave on high until sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Let basil steep in syrup 20 to 30 minutes, then strain (you'll have enough syrup for 4 drinks).
4. Fill 2 highball glasses with ice. Into each glass, pour 3 tbsp. gin, 4 tbsp. basil syrup, and 2 tbsp. lime juice. Stir and serve, garnished with basil sprigs.
5. Tip: Add lemon juice and chilled water to the leftover syrup and serve over ice for basil lemonade.
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