Lyre's Basil Gimlet
Basil Gimlet. Now that is a great name. The eclectic combination of Dry London Spirit, Mint Tea Syrup and basil is like a Tally Ho! for your taste buds.
For the cocktail:
Shake hard briefly, fine strain.
For the mint tea syrup:
Mix together and pour into clean skin bottles
Ingredients
For the cocktail:
- 45mL (1.5oz) Lyre’s Dry London Spirit
- 10mL (0.25oz) premium elderflower cordial
- 20mL (0.5oz) mint tea syrup*
- 30mL (1oz) lime juice
- 2-3 drops peach bitters
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- Glass: Cocktail coupette
- Garnish: Fresh clean basil leaf float
For the mint tea syrup:
- 1000mL very strong mint tea
- 1000mL white sugar syrup (1:1)
