Basil Lime Gimlet

• 4 large basil leaves
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• 2 1/2 oz. vodka
• 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
• Ice

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 of the basil leaves with the simple syrup.  Add the vodka, lime juice and ice and shake.

2.  Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish wiht the remaining basil leaf.