Cocktail Of The Day Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes until it is about two-thirds full.
2
Muddle Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves and gently muddle them using a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their aroma and flavor.
3
Add Liquids
Pour in the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled basil. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.
4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice, leaving the basil leaves behind.
5
Add Club Soda
Top off the drink with club soda, gently stirring to combine all the ingredients.
6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a sprig of basil and a slice of lemon on the rim of the glass.
7
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!