Cucumber Basil Gimlet

Ingredients:

• 2 oz locally sourced gin
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice from local limes
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3 slices of cucumber from a local farm
• 4 fresh basil leaves from your garden
• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, muddle the cucumber slices and basil leaves with the simple syrup.
2. Add the gin, lime juice, and ice, then shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a cucumber slice and basil leaf.