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Faux Basil Gimlet
Mocktail · no alcohol

Faux Basil Gimlet

Coupe glassAbout 3 minutesServes 1

You need

  • basil
  • lime
  • sugar

How to make it

  1. Muddle 6 basil leaves with 2 tsp sugar in a shaker.
  2. Add 30 ml lime juice, 45 ml cold water and ice; shake hard for 15 seconds.
  3. Strain through a small sieve into a chilled coupe.
  4. Float a small basil leaf on top.
  5. Serve right away while ice cold, without a straw, alongside a small bowl of olives or salted nuts.

Enjoy your drink!Curated & designed by Sudeep Sachdeva

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