Citrus Basil Gimlet
Makes 2 cocktails
Ingredients:
2 limes, juiced
1 ounce simple syrup
2-4 ounces of gin
8 large basil leaves
Garnish:
basil leaves
Directions: Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake thoroughly. With a paper towel, wipe the remaining drops of simple syrup (or lime juice) around the rim of the two martini glasses. Pour into glasses and finish with a sprig of basil.