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By: Kayla ..

Description:
Time: 10 min (5 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)
Meal type: Drinks
Ethnicity:
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 small bunch basil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups gin
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced crosswise
3/4 cup triple sec
1 medium orange, thinly sliced crosswise
Directions:
1. Reserve a handful of the basil leaves plus 8 small sprigs to use as garnish. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water, the sugar and the remaining basil to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes; let cool slightly, then refrigerate until cold. Strain into a clean container, pressing down on the basil to extract any liquids; discard the basil.
2. In a pitcher, combine the basil syrup, gin, lemon juice and triple sec. Stir in the basil leaves and lemon and orange slices. Serve in tall glasses over ice, topped with a sprig of basil.
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