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

Glass:

• Cocktail coupette

Ingredients:

• 45mL Lyre's Dry London Spirit
• 10mL premium elderflower cordial
• 20mL mint tea syrup*
• 10mL lime juice
• 2-3 drops of peach bitters
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• Garnish: fresh clean basil leaf float

Instructions:

1. Shake hard briefly, fine strain.
2. Serve.

*Ingredients for Mint Tea Syrup:

• 1000mL very strong mint tea
• 1000mL white sugar syrup (1:1)

Instructions for Mint Tea Syrup:

• Mix together and pour into clean skin bottles.