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.