Cucumber-Basil Muddled Gin Spritz

Name: Cucumber-Basil Muddled Gin Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 3 slices Cucumber; 4 leaves Basil; 2 oz Gin; 1/2 oz Lime juice; 1/4 oz Simple syrup; 1/2 cup Soda water; as needed Ice

A crisp, herbaceous cocktail featuring freshly muddled cucumber and basil for a refreshing twist on the classic gin and tonic.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

3 slices Cucumber
4 leaves Basil
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Lime juice
1/4 oz Simple syrup
1/2 cup Soda water
as needed Ice

Instructions

Step 1: Muddle 3 cucumber slices and 4 fresh basil leaves in a cocktail shaker until fragrant and slightly crushed.
Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/4 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4: Strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice, top with 1/2 cup soda water, and stir gently to combine.