Blackberry Basil Gin Smash: A Refreshingly Easy Summer Sipper
A refreshing summer cocktail featuring the delightful combination of blackberries and basil infused with gin.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 blackberries
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- club soda to taste
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle the blackberries and basil leaves in a shaker.
- Add gin, simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
Notes
- Experiment with other herbs like mint for a different flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Blackberry Basil Gin Smash, summer cocktail, refreshing drinks