Citrus-Basil Gin Fizz with Elderflower

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A bright and effervescent gin cocktail featuring fresh citrus, aromatic basil, and floral elderflower notes. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, elderflower liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 5 fresh basil leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release their aroma without tearing.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur to the shaker along with ice cubes to fill halfway.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently to combine the flavors.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and a small basil sprig, then serve.

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