Basil Gimlet
4-5 fresh basil leaves
1.5 oz. Gin
3/4 oz. lime juice
.5 oz. simple syrup or agave nectar
Tear basil leaves in half, then muddle in a cocktail shaker. Add all liquid ingredients, then add a measure of ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass or vintage coup and garnish with an edible flower!
Wine of the Week
From this year’s Summer Wine Picks:
2018 Shannon Ridge, Wrangler Red, Lake County. $23 (but found on sale for $12.99)
Juicy Plums, Blackberrylicious, Savory, Makes Ya Wanna Dance, Lush, Lively, Fabulous w/BBQ
*Summer Splurge*
2016 Handley Zinfandel, KaZmet Vineyard, Redwood Valley. $28
Stunning, Dark Plum, Spiced Currants, Blueberries, Leather, Tobacco, Rockstar, Complex, Dancing Peppercorns, Beautifully Balanced
