Basil Ginger Cocktail

Name: Basil Ginger Cocktail
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 8 ounces Water; 3/4 cup Sugar; 1 tablespoon Sliced Ginger; 6-8 Basil Leaves; 1 Part Gin, Hendricks or DIY Gin; 1 Part Basil Ginger Syrup; 1 Part Lillet; Splash of Tonic; Basil Leaf for Garnish

By Pizza Night Vermont • March 30, 2015 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: Refreshing with a hint of floral is how we would describe this cocktail. We made a basil ginger syrup that complimented our DIY Gin (Hendricks is a great alternative). Along with Lillet and a splash of tonic, this cocktail is one to sip on a warm spring afternoon. —Pizza Night Vermont

Makes 1

Basil Ginger Syrup

8 ounces Water
3/4 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Sliced Ginger
6-8 Basil Leaves

Combine 8 ounces of water with 3/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
Add sliced ginger, about a thumb size worth, and 6-8 basil leaves.
Let steep for 30 minutes. Remove basil and ginger.

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