Description
A refreshing basil cocktail perfect for summer gatherings. This drink combines fresh basil with citrus and a hint of sweetness for a balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz gin or vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Club soda (to top)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle basil leaves in a shaker.
- Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a basil leaf.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the gin and add extra club soda.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil cocktail, summer drink, gin cocktail, refreshing drink