Basil Gimlet

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2½ fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
¼ fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
1½ fl oz Rose's lime cordial
3 fl oz Basil leaves
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Comment:

Tangy, citrus fresh and balanced.

About:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2006 at Stella, Boston, USA

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