'gin'-Ger Basiltini Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 english cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 (750 ml) bottle gin
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and very thinly sliced
6 basil leaves, divided
juice of half a lime

Directions:

Place the cucumber and gin in a clean glass jar. Seal the lid tightly and set aside for 5 days, shaking once a day. (I did 4 days). Strain the gin through a few layers of cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into the original gin bottle. Label the bottle and refrigerate before using.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over high heat. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add the ginger, allowing it to steep until the mixture is fully cool. Strain the syrup through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a clean glass jar. This makes 1 cup ginger simple syrup. Cover and refrigerate. It will keep for 2 weeks.
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle together 5 basil leaves with the lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice, then add 1 1/2 ounces cucumber infused gin and 1/2 ounce simple syrup. Shake the ingredients vigorously, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the remaining basil leaf and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	52.41 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Sodium	0.84mg	0%
Potassium	2.26mg	0%
Total Carbs	13.39g	4%
Sugars	13.07g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	0.01g	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	3.4mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.9 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Sodium	2.08mg	0%
Potassium	5.61mg	0%
Total Carbs	33.18g	4%
Sugars	32.4g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	0.04g	0%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	8.4mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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