Lemon & Basil Martini

Ingredients

1. 3 basil leaves, plus 1 basil sprig
2. 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
3. Ice
4. 2 ounces gin
5. 1/2 ounce limoncello
6. 1/2 ounce bianco vermouth (sweet white vermouth)
7. 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the basil leaves with the Simple Syrup. Add ice and all of the remaining ingredients except the sprig; shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the sprig.