Mr. Basil's Sour
Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup basil leaves
- ½ cup spinach
- 2 oz gin
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz basil simple syrup
- to garnish basil leaf
Directions:
Yields: 1 cocktail
Basil Simple Syrup Directions:
In a small pot, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Add the basil and spinach, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Once cooled, place in a food processor and blend for 1 minute. Strain, and refrigerate until needed. (You’ll only use ½ oz of the syrup in this recipe, but it will keep for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. After 24 hours the green will begin to oxidize and will slowly turn brown, so use it before then if you’re looking for a green cocktail!)
Cocktail Directions:
Combine the gin, lemon juice, lime juice and basil simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15 seconds or until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh basil.
