Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

 This strawberry basil gin cocktail is perfect for summer! Subtly sweet, a little tart, and truly refreshing!

Ingredients

For One Cocktail

• 4 oz strawberries sliced (about 5 strawberries)
• 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 basil leaves
• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 2 oz club soda chilled

For Four Cocktails

• 1 pint (16 oz) strawberries sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 8 basil leaves
• 6 oz gin
• club soda chilled

Instructions

• Slice strawberries and place in a small bowl with sugar. Let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes (this really gets the juices going).
• Combine strawberry/sugar mixture with lemon juice and place in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Strain this mixture into a measuring cup.
• In a short glass, gently muddle two basil leaves.
• Fill with ice.
• Pour in strawberry mixture and gin. Give it a good stir and top with club soda.
• Garnish with more basil and sliced strawberries!
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Notes

*Make sure you make these in short glasses!

Here is the link to the recipe source: https://showmetheyummy.com/wprm_print/20078