Raspberry Lime Basil Gin Cocktail

Name: Raspberry Lime Basil Gin Cocktail
Ingredients: 6 whole fresh raspberries; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into thin ribbons); 2 ounces gin; 1 ounce sparkling water or club soda, lime flavored or plain; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup ice; Optional garnish: lime slices and whole fresh basil leaves

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

6 whole fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into thin ribbons)
2 ounces gin
1 ounce sparkling water or club soda, lime flavored or plain
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup ice
Optional garnish: lime slices and whole fresh basil leaves

Directions

1

Place raspberries and basil in cocktail shaker and lightly muddle together. Add gin, sparkling water or club soda, fresh lime juice, and ice to shaker and shake for 3 seconds. Pour mixed drink in a glass. Garnish with additional limes slices and fresh basil leaves.
2

Can strain drink into glass with ice to remove raspberry seeds and basil, if desired.