Thai Basil Gimlet (source)

Ingredients

• 6 large Thai basil leaves plus more for garnish
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz St. Germain

Directions

Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and add the simple syrup and lime juice. Muddle the basil leaves to release the oils.

Add the gin and St Germain and fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of Thai Basil.