Craft Cocktails Recipe
A selection of unique cocktails crafted with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves and simple syrup. Muddle gently to release the basil's essential oils.
- 2
Add Liquids
Pour in the gin and fresh lemon juice into the shaker with the muddled basil.
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- 5
Top with Club Soda
Gently top the cocktail with club soda to add some fizz.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wheel and a sprig of basil for an aromatic finish.