Thai Lime Leaves are probably one of the most aromatic of all herbs and a wonderful addition to many Thai and Southeast-Asian soups, curries, and stir-fries. Kaffir lime leaves can be purchased fresh, frozen or dried or sometimes in a paste.
Thai Lime Gimlet
Ingredients
2 ½ ounces Thai-lime-infused gin, (recipe below)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
¾ ounce agave syrup
Thai lime leaves
Instructions:
Thai-lime-infused gin: Bruise 24 fresh Thai lime leaves between palms, bring to a boil with 8 oz. gin, remove from heat & cool to room temperature, discard leaves, and strain back into bottle of gin
In a shaker, combine Thai-lime-infused gin, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. Shake vigorously with ice for 7 or 8 seconds, strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a Thai lime leaf.
