BASIL VODKA GIMLETS

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This fragrant twist on the gimlet cocktail gets its clean green notes not from lime juice but from fresh basil. For extra glamour and aroma, tuck small sprigs of additional basil into each glass.

Categories     Fruit Juice     Vodka     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Wedding     Cocktail     Lemon     Basil     Summer     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes 6 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup basil lemon syrup
3/4 cup vodka
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup ice cubes
Garnish: fresh basil sprigs (preferably lemon basil); lemon zest strips
lemon zest strips

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a pitcher until cold, then strain into 8- to 10-ounce glasses (such as Old Fashioned) half filled with ice.

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