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Yellow-ish green cocktail in a rocks glass garnished with a basil leaf.

Limoncello Gin Cocktail with Basil

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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 drink
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine American/Italian
Author Lauren Grant

Description

A Limoncello Gin Cocktail for any occasions! It’s sweet, tart, boozy, and herbaceous all wrapped up in one impressive cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 ounces London dry gin, such as Bloom
  • ¾ ounce Limoncello
  • ½ ounce St. Germain (elderflower liqueur)

Instructions

  • Halve lemon and juice; set juice aside.
  • Cut spent lemon halves in half again; add two lemon pieces to a cocktail shaker with basil. Muddle lemon and basil until thoroughly smashed and fragrant.
  • Add gin, 1 ounce lemon juice, Limoncello and St Germain.
  • Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with a basil leaf. Alternatively, you can serve this over ice in a rocks glass.

Notes

My favorite gin to use here is Bloom—it's smooth and floral. 
Feel free to mix up the liquor you add! Vodka or tequila would both be great options.
In addition to mixing up the liquors, you can also mix up the fresh herbs. Try mint, thyme or even rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 drinkCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 7mgSugar: 11g
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