I love the simple but elegant combo of strawberries and basil. It smells instantly like summer, and basil and strawberries are both at their best right now!
Mix the strawberries and sugar together at room temperature, and set aside for 15-20 minutes while the strawberries release some of their liquid.
Put the strawberry mixture into a blender and blend until puréed.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add the strawberry purée, diced basil leaves, lemon juice, and gin, and shake vigorously until very frothy, approximately 30 seconds.
Pour into glasses, and top with a splash of club soda (about a centimeter to top of glass). Garnish with basil leaves. Enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Basil Gin Fizz
Amount Per Serving (0.75 cup)
Calories 116Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 345mg10%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 32IU1%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.