The Basil Lime Gimlet
4 basil leaves
2½ ounces vodka
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Muddle 3 basil leaves with simple syrup in cocktail shaker.
Fill shaker ¾ full of ice, add vodka and lime juice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with remaining basil leaf.
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