Spicy Basil & Lemon Zest

Name: Spicy Basil & Lemon Zest
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1 oz lemon juice; 1 oz basilinfused simple syrup; 1/2 oz st germain elderflower liqueur; 3-4 slices jalapeo; for garnish basil leaves; for garnish lemon wheel; null ice; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup basil leaves

Vibrant, refreshing, spicy cocktail with herbal and citrusy notes

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

218*

Net Carbs

26g*

Ingredients:

gin

lemon juice

basilinfused simple syrup

st germain elderflower liqueur

AI Request:Spicy basil and lemon

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: This cocktail is a vibrant, refreshing, and spicy concoction that offers a tantalizing balance between herbal notes and citrusy zest, complemented by a kick of heat. Ingredients: - 2 oz gin - 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 oz basil-infused simple syrup - 1/2 oz St. Germain (elderflower liqueur) - 3-4 slices of fresh jalapeño - Basil leaves (for garnish) - Lemon wheel (for garnish) - Ice Basil-Infused Simple Syrup: - 1 cup water - 1 cup sugar - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves Directions: 1. To make the basil-infused simple syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add basil leaves, and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain out the basil leaves and let the syrup cool. 2. In a shaker, muddle 3-4 slices of fresh jalapeño. 3. Add gin, lemon juice, basil-infused simple syrup, and St. Germain to the shaker. 4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 5. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 6. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and a lemon wheel. Glassware: Serve in a coupe glass.

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