Citrus-Infused Herbal Imbibe Cocktail

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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A bright and aromatic cocktail blending fresh citrus with herbaceous botanicals designed to be slowly imbibed and savored. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Fresh lemon juice, Fresh orange juice 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz Gin
1 oz Fresh lemon juice
1 oz Fresh orange juice
3/4 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
6 Fresh basil leaves
2 oz Club soda
as needed Ice cubes
1, for garnish Lemon wheel
1, for garnish Basil sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 6 fresh basil leaves with 3/4 oz honey syrup to release herbal oils without tearing the leaves.
Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz fresh orange juice to the shaker along with a handful of ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and fragrant.
Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently to combine.
Step 4: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and 1 fresh basil sprig. Sip slowly to fully imbibe the layered citrus and herbal notes.