Thai Lime Gimlet ft. September's Spice of the Month

Thai Lime Gimlet ft. September's Spice of the Month

Meal: Beverages Spice of the Month

September 20, 2018

Thai Lime Leaves is September's SPICE OF THE MONTH!

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.

We Heart Kaffir Lime Leaves | Spice of the Month | Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store

Thai Lime Gimlet

A Well Seasoned Recipe - Visit us in store on 64th Avenue, in Langley, BC

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.