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Basil & Blackberry Gin Fizz

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A bright, botanical cocktail blending fresh basil and ripe blackberries with a crisp gin base and sparkling fizz for the perfect refreshing sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 101
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 blackberries fresh
  • 6 basil leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1 OZ lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.75 OZ simple syrup
  • 2 OZ gin
  • To Top club soda chilled
  • 1 CUP ice crushed, for shaking and serving

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker For mixing the drink with ice
  • 1 Muddler To crush basil and blackberries
  • 1 Jigger For accurate measurements
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer To remove pulp and solids
  • 2 Highball glass Chilled, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries and basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup until well crushed and fragrant.
    8 blackberries, 6 basil leaves, 1 OZ lemon juice, 0.75 OZ simple syrup
  2. Add gin and a handful of crushed ice to the shaker. Secure lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
    2 OZ gin, 1 CUP ice
  3. Double strain into a chilled highball glass filled with crushed ice. Top with chilled club soda.
    To Top club soda, 1 CUP ice
  4. Garnish with additional blackberries and a fresh basil sprig. Serve immediately while fizzy.
    8 blackberries, 6 basil leaves

Notes

For a mocktail version, substitute gin with non-alcoholic gin. You can also adjust sweetness by altering the simple syrup amount.
Nutritional information is estimated and not intended for medical use. Please consult a professional for specific dietary needs.
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