Last Updated on August 18, 2024 by Leah Hall
Traditional gimlets are made with gin, lime and simple syrup. Shaken and poured into a coupe, for an easy cocktail! A twist on a classic cocktail.
Herbs in cocktails? Yes, please. You know we LOVE to use herbs in cocktails! Like this Cucumber Cooler, this Mint Lavender Gin Limeade, and our Simple Syrups!
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Basil is one our favorites! Basil has a peppery flavor could not be more perfect in cocktail recipes. In this gimlet, it pairs nicely with the botanical essence of gin . A basil gimlet is a drink made of lime juice, gin and basil simple syrup. Truly the perfect summer drink! Try another summer drink, a Watermelon Gimlet, too!
Gin Gimlet
A gin gimlet is a classic cocktail. Make sure to check our bit of history in this other gimlet post, the Rhubarb Gimlet! However it came to be, the gimlet has now solidified itself in history as one of the great gin cocktails.
You can make all sorts of flavors of gimlets by adding whatever you choose: an herb, citrus, or berry. It’s really a blank slate and can become any flavor you would like! We have a LOT of gimlets on the site – clearly you all love them too!
Adding basil to this gimlet really rounds out the flavors. And if you add a splash of soda water, it becomes a gin fizz! Easy for sure!
The flavors of basil and lime are really are so good together. So, this is another winning cocktail in our book!
Make sure to garnish with some fresh basil, too! Makes it look pretty, but the extra basil aroma when you take a sip makes for a perfect drink! Try our Lilac Gimlet, too!
Make sure to check out some other classic cocktails, like our French 75!
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Like this recipe? Try these below, too!
Other Basil Cocktails
- Basil Vodka Gimlet – A Nerd Cooks
- Blackberry Basil Mojito – Minimalist Baker
- Strawberry Basil Vodka Cocktail – No Spoon Necessary
- Basil Smash – Gin Foundry
- Strawberry Basil Mojito – The Endless Meal
Basil Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
This Basil Gimlet is a twist on the classic cocktail. Full of flavor with basil simple syrup, this is a great summer sipper!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Gin
- .75 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce Basil Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake to combine.
- Strain into coupe, garnish with basil leaves.
- Cheers!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Sodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 25.6gFiber: .1gSugar: .4gProtein: .1g
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