Cucumber Basil Gimlet
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 5 oz gin
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz basil simple syrup (see recipe below)
  • 1 small cucumber or ½ large cucumber, sliced
  • Cucumber slices and basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
  1. Muddle cucumber and basil syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or large glass. Add lime juice and gin, shake to combine. Pour over ice - strainer can be used for a smooth drink or not to keep texture and pieces of cucumber. Garnish with cucumber slice and basil sprig.
Recipe by The Two Bananas at https://thetwobananas.com/cucumber-basil-gimlet/