Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 1 oz club soda to top
- 3 basil leaves for muddling, garnished
- 6 cherries for muddling, garnished
Instructions
- Place the cherries, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the mixture to release the juices from the cherries.
- Add basil leaves and gently press them with the muddler to release their aroma without tearing the leaves.
- Pour in the gin and add ice to the shaker.
- Shake until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish with a basil leaf or cherry.
Notes
Pro Tips
- For an extra burst of flavor, try using flavored gin such as cherry or herb-infused varieties.
- Muddle the cherries gently to avoid over-extracting the skins, which can add bitterness.
- Use fresh basil leaves for the best aromatic experience.
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