Cucumber Basil Gimlet Recipe
Vodka | Elderflower | Cucumber Puree | Lime Juice | Basil Infused Syrup
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Basil Infused Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts of water and sugar. Add fresh basil leaves and bring to a simmer. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and cool.
- 2
Make Cucumber Puree
Blend fresh cucumber in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to obtain cucumber puree.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, elderflower liqueur, cucumber puree, lime juice, basil infused syrup, and ice. Shake well until chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Fine strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
