Basil Gimlet

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jodyrah
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Basil Gimlet

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basil scented lemonade w/ a kick
makes 1 double cocktail

3pts. vodka
3pts. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 pts. lemon basil syrup*
couple splashes club soda (optional)
garnish w/ basil leaf

*lemon basil syrup
boil (till sugar dissolves):
1/2c water
1/2c sugar (or splenda packets)
1 c packed basil leaves
peel from 1 lemon

let sit room temp 1hr, refrig. 1 hr, strain
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