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Blackberry Gin Basil Smash

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 2 cocktails
Author Lauren Grant

Description

The best of summer comes together in this herbaceous gin cocktail made with blackberries, basil, and fresh lemon juice.

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Ingredients

  • 8 blackberries
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 8 large basil leaves
  • 4 ounces gin
  • 2 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • Ice
  • Chilled club soda
  • Blackberries and basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Add blackberries and honey to a cocktail shaker and muddle until jammy. Add basil and lightly muddle until fragrant.
  • Add gin and lemon juice,  fill shaker with ice, secure lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top off with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with blackberries and basil leaves.

Equipment

Collins glasses
Boston cocktail shaker
Muddler

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1.7gSodium: 22mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g
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