Entertaining in the summer months should be a pleasure, not a chore. And even if the people you are entertaining happen to be your socially distant ride-or-dies (read: family members and loved ones), that shouldn’t stop you from making something special.
In this July heat, a thirst-quenching cocktail is definitely something special. So we dipped back into our archives to find a recipe for Basil-infused Vodka Gimlets that are perfect for a warm summer evening. The simple syrup infused with basil makes this easy cocktail seem a bit more fashion-forward. If basil doesn’t suit your palate, try using fresh mint in its place.
Recipe writer Tracey Koch suggests making a double batch of the simple syrup and keeping it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Read on for the full recipe, which originally appeared in a June 2014 edition of 225.