'Gin'-ger basiltini Recipe - Los Angeles Times

'Gin'-ger basiltini Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Dear SOS: I had the most refreshing cocktail at the Girl & the Fig in Sonoma called a "Gin"-ger basiltini. Described as "cucumber-infused gin, muddled basil, ginger simple syrup & fresh-squeezed lime...

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Cooking tools:

  • Muddler
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Citrus press
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Saucepan
  • Mason jar
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Jigger
  • Measuring cup
  • Refrigerator
  • Glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and seeded
  • 1 bottle gin, use your favorite gin
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 6 basil leaves, divided
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1 1/2 ounces cucumber-infused gin
  • 1/2 ounce ginger simple syrup

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