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Strawberry Basil Gin Fizz Cocktail

Strawberry Gin Fizz
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Author: Nick Evans
Just in time for summer, this light and refreshing cocktail requires really ripe strawberries and not much else! Add it to your summer party list!

Equipment

Ingredients 

Strawberry Basil Syrup

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 6 leaves basil
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water

Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

  • 1 ½ ounces gin
  • 1 ½ ounces strawberry basil syrup
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces tonic
  • Basil and strawberry, garnish

Instructions

For the syrup:

  • Add strawberries, basil, sugar, and water to a small saucepan and place over low heat.
  • Cook for about 7-8 minutes, covered, until strawberries have mostly broken down. Let cool briefly.
  • Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Strain syrup over a mesh strainer or a few paper towels to remove any big chunks.
  • Chill syrup.

To make a cocktail:

  • Add gin, syrup, and lime juice to a pint glass with lots of ice. Shake well.
  • Strain the cocktail over fresh ice and top with tonic water.
  • Garnish with sliced strawberry and basil leaf. (optional)

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg