Glass Coupe glassBase GinMethod Muddled

Ingredients

2 ozGin
6 pieceBasil leaves
3/4 ozLime cordial
1/2 ozLime juice
1 barspoonSimple syrup (2:1)

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass.
  2. Add basil leaves to a shaker and muddle gently.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker.
  4. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  5. Double strain into the chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with a lime peel twist and a basil leaf.

Garnish

  • Lime peel twist
  • Basil leaf

Flavor profile

FruitySourSpiritForwardSweetCitrusHerbalElegantRefreshingSophisticated
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