Recipes Basil Gimlet Be the first to rate & review! The Hungry Cat * Los Angeles The Gimlet is named after British naval surgeon Sir Thomas Gimlette, who encouraged his shipmates to take their daily scurvy-fighting ration of preserved Rose's lime juice with gin, the staple spirit of the British Royal Navy.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce Basil Syrup 1 basil leaf Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the basil leaf. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with the basil leaf. Rate it Print