Stars at the Holidays 2012

Basil Gimlets

Go green during the winter months with this cocktail dreamed up by Napa Valley chef Michael Chiarello, author of Michael Chiarello's Bottega. This is his fragrant take on the fresh-herb cocktail craze.

Ingredients:
•Basil leaves
•8 oz. fresh lime juice
•4 oz. sugar
•4 oz. water
•12 oz. vodka
•4 oz. St-Germain elderflower liqueur

Directions:
In a pitcher, muddle one large bunch of basil leaves with 8 oz. fresh lime juice and 4 oz. simple syrup (4 oz. sugar dissolved in 4 oz. boiling water, then cooled). When the basil's aroma becomes pronounced, pour in 12 oz. vodka and 4 oz. St-Germain elderflower liqueur. Strain and pour into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with a basil leaf.

Serves 8.

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