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Strawberry basil gin cocktail

Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

LeAnn
This refreshing strawberry basil gin cocktail is made with fresh strawberry, basil leaves, sugar, lemon juice, club soda and gin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Cocktail glass
  • 1 Muddler

Ingredients
  

  • 2 strawberries, cut in half
  • 2 large fresh basil leaves + basil sprig for garnish
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 2 oz or 1 shot gin
  • 3 oz club soda, chilled
  • 1/2 cup Ice cubes (plus more for glass if desired)
  • 1 wedge lime for garnish
  • 1 strawberry for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the strawberries, basil leaves and sugar in a large cocktail shaker.  Using a muddler, mash these ingredients well.
  • Add the lemon juice, gin and about 1/2 cup of ice and shake everything together to mix.
  • Pour into a cocktail glass and add extra ice as desired. Top with the club soda and stir. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Garnish with the lime wedge (squeeze the juice into the cocktail before placing it on the edge of your glass.
  • Slit a whole strawberry and place on the edge of the glass next to the lime wedge.
  • Garnish with additional basil sprig.
  • This recipe makes one cocktail. Enjoy!!
  • You may substitute vodka, white rum or blanco tequilla for the gin.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal
Keyword Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail, Strawberry Gin Cocktail, Gin Cocktail
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