Shaken Meyer Lemon Gin Martini with Basil

Name: Shaken Meyer Lemon Gin Martini with Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 oz Gin; 0.5 oz Fresh Meyer lemon juice; 0.25 oz Simple syrup; 2 leaves Fresh basil

A bright, herbaceous twist featuring Meyer lemon's floral notes and fresh basil, creating a refreshing yet sophisticated palate cleanser.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Gin
0.5 oz Fresh Meyer lemon juice
0.25 oz Simple syrup
2 leaves Fresh basil

Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 fresh basil leaves with 0.5 oz Meyer lemon juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup for 10 seconds until the basil releases its oils and the mixture turns slightly green.
Step 2: Add 2 oz gin and 2 ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold to the touch and the mixture is well-diluted.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass through a fine-mesh strainer. Garnish with one basil leaf placed gently on the rim.