A bright and tangy mix of gin, lemon and aromatic herbs, combine all together to make this refreshing Gin Lemon!
Gin Lemon is such a classic, evergreen cocktail. When I first ventured into the cocktail world, gin was the only booze I could handle without having a super bad headache the next day.
Many years *and bottles of gin* later, I refined my love for this spirit, and stepped slightly forward from the classic gin & lemon combo, and that's when this Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil was born.
I know we're slowly getting through the cold season and perhaps Mulled Wine would be more appropriate.
But I still crave summery refreshing cocktails every now and then ( even though right now is snowing outside!), and this aromatic gin lemon is always a favorite choice.
The best part is, you don't need to be a fancy barman or mixologist to put it together, all you need is 4 simple ingredients, and it comes together in a snap!
So next weekend, forget about the cold weather out there, and cheer on this delicately aromatic thirst-quenching Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil - You'll love every sip of it!
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Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil
Ingredients
- 3 oz high-quality Gin
- 2 oz homemade lemonade or lemon soda
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 2-3 basil leaves
- 1 slice of lemon
Instructions
- Pour gin and lemonade into a large tumbler filled with ice cubes.
- Fold in thyme sprigs and basil leaves slightly torn.
- Gently stir all the ingredients together, add a slice or two of lemon, and serve immediately.
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Looking over your recipe you say 2/3 basil leaves. What is the measurement for this? 2/3 cup or what? I too enjoy gin without headaches or worse. This looks like a good drink that I would like to try from my usual gin & tonic. Thanks.
Hi Barbara, so glad I'm not alone in the headache issue :D! About the basil leaves, I literally mean 2 or 3 leaves, depending on how strong you want to taste the basil. I usually tear a little the leaves in the middle and put them in the drink. The flavor is very delicate but so aromatic and refreshing! Let me know how you liked it 🙂