Herb-Infused Gin Gimlet

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A crisp and aromatic gimlet featuring fresh herbs that elevate the botanical notes of gin with lively citrus and natural sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together London dry gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Gently muddle 4 fresh basil leaves and 1 thyme sprig in the bottom of a cocktail shaker to release their aromas.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to avoid herb bits.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a small thyme sprig floated on top.

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