Gin Basil Julep

An herbal, savory take on the Southern classic. 

Ingredients:

• ½ oz Classic Gum Syrup
• 2 ½ oz gin
• basil

Instructions:

• Muddle 2-3 basil leaves with gum syrup in a julep cup
• Fill with crushed ice and add gin
• Stir until cold and frosty, then top with more crushed ice
• Smack a basil sprig between your hands to express its oils, then garnish 

Glass:

• julep cup

Garnish:

• basil

Photo:

Juliet Beletic