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06/10/2014

Lemon Basil Gimlet

Today’s warm-weather beverage is a great summer cocktail recipe, especially if you love a lemon-herb combination this time of year.  Lemon and basil go great together in this grown-up version of lemonade, and it’s one of my all-time favorite cocktails.

Lemon Basil Gimlet at www.happyhourprojects.com

To make the gimlet, first you will need to learn how to make a herb-infused simple syrup.  I like to make up a large batch, and use it over a few weeks (or when we’re entertaining).  You can modify the infused syrup recipe for nearly any type of herb or leaf, though I am not sure how many herbs you might actually enjoy drinking?  I suppose that’s up to you, haha.  But let me share it with you – like the name, it truly is simple! It’s just an extra step you’ll have to take ahead of time to prepare your drink.

Lemon Basil Gimlet at www.happyhourprojects.com

Basil-Infused Simple Syrup
 
Serves: 6
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
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Ingredients
  • 4-6 leaves of sweet basil
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
Instructions
  1. Wash leaves well, and add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
  2. Heat on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves, leaves wilt, and mixture turns clear.
  3. Remove from heat and cool syrup. Allow the leaves to steep during this time - at least 30 minutes.
  4. Remove leaves and discard, and store syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  5. You may multiply this recipe as necessary; this quantity will make approximately 6 oz. of syrup (enough for 6 drinks).
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Once you’ve made your syrup, the rest is easy to shake up.  Here’s the drink recipe.
Lemon Basil Gimlet
 
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Happy Hour Projects
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1.5 oz citrus vodka
  • 1 oz. basil simple syrup
  • 2 oz. lemon juice
  • 2 basil leaves, plus lemon wedge(s) for garnish
Instructions
  1. Muddle 2 basil leaves in a rocks glass, and add ice.
  2. Add vodka, syrup, and juice to a shaker with a couple ice cubes, and shake until chilled.
  3. Strain into glass, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
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Lemon Basil Gimlet at www.happyhourprojects.com

This is really a great recipe for impressing guests, because it’s light and crisp rather than being a really sweet cocktail.  For anyone who wants the virgin version, substituting club soda or even water gives you a fresh twist on summertime lemonade.

Cheers!

Adrianne Signature

 

Filed Under: Drinks, Featured, Recipes Tagged With: basil, cocktails, lemon, lemonade, summer

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  1. Thirsty Thursdays: Frozen Cherry Lemonade | Tina, A Girl Who Loves to Eat « G-Free Foodie says:
    06/13/2014 at 7:51 pm

    […] Can someone tell me what a gimlet is? Actually, nevermind – all I need to know is that it’s a fun sounding word, and that this lemon-basil version looks delish. […]

    Reply
  2. Thirsty Thursdays: Frozen Cherry Lemonade | Just Putzing Around the Kitchen says:
    06/12/2014 at 10:48 pm

    […] Can someone tell me what a gimlet is? Actually, nevermind – all I need to know is that it’s a fun sounding word, and that this lemon-basil version looks delish. […]

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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