Basil Honey Syrup (& Basil Tom Collins)

Basil Honey Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil leaves

• 1/2 filtered water

• 1/2 cup honey {see notes}

• 1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

• Combine in a blender the basil leaves, water, honey and salt, and process until smooth.

• Strain through a fine mesh sieve and into a container, and discard the pulp.

And now the fun part...

Basil Tom Collins

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Basil Honey Syrup

• 1 1/2 ounces gin

• 1 ounce lemon juice

• club soda

• ice

Instructions

• Combine the basil honey syrup, gin and lemon juice in a shaker with ice and shake.

• Fill a glass with ice and pour the basil gin combination over top.

• Then top it with club soda, and give it a gentle stir.

• Enjoy responsibly!