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Ingredients
- 2 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- zest from lime
- 1 large bunch basil, coarsely chopped
- Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat until cool. Strain syrup through sieve and toss the lime zest and basil. Store in airtight container in fridge until chilled. Syrup will keep for up to 5 days.
Directions
- For the Gimlet:
- Ice
- Vodka or Gin
- Juice from 4 limes
- Basil & Lime syrup
- Lime wheels and sprigs of basil for garnish
- Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add about 3 or 4 tablespoons of vodka, 4 or 5 tablespoons of lime juice (I like them lime-y), and basil-lime syrup to taste. Garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of basil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1004g | |
| Calories 1638 | |
| Calories from Fat 13 | 1% |
| Total Fat 1.5g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.51g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium 369mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 416.93g | 111% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 409.64g | 273% |
| Protein 2.01g | 3% |
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