Best Rangoon Basil Gimlet Recipes

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BASIL GIMLET



Basil Gimlet image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 organic basil leaves
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounces gin, such as 209 Gin

Steps:

  • Place 6 of the basil leaves in the palm of your hand and clap. Place the leaves in the base of a cocktail shaker and add the simple syrup and lime juice. Pummel the basil leaves with a muddler to release the oils. Add the gin to the shaker along with ice. Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake. Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a glass.
  • Place the remaining basil leaf in your hand and clap. Garnish the cocktail with the basil leaf and serve.

LIVE BASIL GIMLET



Live Basil Gimlet image

Provided by Robert Willey

Categories     quick, cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 large basil leaves
1 1/2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup

Steps:

  • Put 4 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and press them gently with a muddler or a wooden spoon. Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Fill with ice, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe or other small glass. Garnish with the remaining basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

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