Gin Blossom Lemon Basil Fizz
A refreshing and lightly herbal gin cocktail brightened with fresh lemon juice and aromatic basil, topped with sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together London dry gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup 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 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 basil sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly muddle 6 fresh basil leaves in a shaker to release their aroma.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup to the shaker filled halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and gently stir once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel floated on top and a fresh basil sprig placed upright along the rim.
