Honey-Basil Vodka Gimlet

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A herbaceous twist on the classic gimlet featuring fresh basil and natural honey sweetness balanced with lime. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, honey 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 145 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 5 fresh basil leaves with 3/4 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water, warmed and mixed) to release the herbaceous oils.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and integrate flavors.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove basil bits.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh basil sprig placed upright in the center of the glass.

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