Cucumber-Basil Gin Fizz

Name: Cucumber-Basil Gin Fizz
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 1/4 cup, peeled and diced cucumber; 5 leaves fresh basil; 4 oz soda water; 2 cups ice

A crisp, herbaceous cocktail that marries cool cucumber with vibrant basil, brightened by fresh lime and effervescent soda for a perfectly balanced summer sip.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz gin
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
1/4 cup, peeled and diced cucumber
5 leaves fresh basil
4 oz soda water
2 cups ice

Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 1/4 cup peeled and diced cucumber, 5 fresh basil leaves, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Muddle gently for 30 seconds until the cucumber is broken down and the basil releases its oils.
Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with 1 cup ice. Top with 4 oz soda water and stir gently to combine.