A unique and refreshing cocktail made from your own strawberry simple syrup, fresh basil leaves, and your favorite gin. The flavor combination is perfectly balanced and makes for easy drinking at backyard barbecues or evening libations. Prepare the syrup ahead of time, as it will keep in the fridge for 2 – 3 days.
Prep Time:
5 minutes plus chilling time
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Serves:
1
Ingredients
Strawberry Simple Syrup
1/3 Cup sugar
2/3 Cup water
1/3 Cup Driscoll’s Strawberries, chopped
Cocktail
3-4 Tbsp. strawberry simple syrup
1 Driscoll’s Strawberry, hulled
3 leaves basil, shredded or torn
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Ounces gin
3 Ounces soda water
Crushed ice
Strawberry Simple Syrup
1
PLACE 1/3 cup sugar into a small saucepan.
2
ADD 2/3 cup water and 1/3 cup chopped strawberries.
3
COOK over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and syrup is simmering.
4
TRANSFER syrup mixture to a glass container and DO NOT STRAIN OUT strawberries.
5
CHILL in refrigerator at least 1 hour or until syrup is completely cooled.
Cocktail
1
POUR 3 – 4 tablespoons strawberry simple syrup into a cocktail glass.
2
ADD 1 strawberry and 3 basil leaves.
3
MUDDLE until strawberry is pureed and basil is gently crushed.
4
ADD 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 ounces gin, and 3 ounces soda water.
5
FILL cocktail glass to top with crushed ice.
6
GARNISH with additional fresh strawberries and basil.
7
SERVE immediately.
