A FREsh Basil Gimlet Drink

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I've always been a fan of cocktails with fresh herbs and basil is one of my favorites.

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Oh basil, we love you!

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Basil has a wide variety of uses and characteristics that make it versatile in the kitchen. Here are three ways to use basil in your slow living kitchen!

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Want to know how to preserve basil? Here are three quick ways.

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Basil Gimlet with Basil infused Vodka

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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A FREsh Basil Gimlet Drink

Slow Living kitchen

I've always been a fan of cocktails with fresh herbs and basil is one of my favorites.

Oh basil, we love you!

Basil is one of those kitchen herbs that is used to give dishes a unique flavor. Whether you use it fresh or as an extract, basil can add great flavor to any dish!