Tropical Basil Gimlet
A refreshing and herbaceous gimlet that combines fresh basil and juicy pineapple for a bright, tropical experience. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice 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 150 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly muddle 6 fresh basil leaves in a cocktail shaker to release their aroma without tearing.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove basil bits.
- Step 5: Garnish with a small basil sprig rested on the rim and a thin pineapple wedge on the glass edge.
