Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- Garnish: lime wheel and basil sprig
Instructions
- Add the basil, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
- Gently muddle the basil to release its flavor.
- Add the gin and a few ice cubes, then shake briefly—just enough to chill.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with prosecco and soda water.
- Give it a gentle stir and garnish with a lime wheel and basil sprig.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Muddle gently—bruising the basil is enough to bring out flavor without bitterness.
- Use chilled prosecco and soda to keep the drink cool without watering it down.
- For a slightly sweeter version, increase the simple syrup to 0.75 oz.
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