Berry Basil Gin and Tonic
This berry basil gin and tonic is a fresh and fruity summer cocktail made with muddled berries, basil, lime, gin, and tonic water. It’s simple and easy to make, and perfect for warm evenings summertime gatherings.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ lime , juiced
- 1 stem fresh basil with leaves
- 3 ounces gin
- Ice
- 8 ounces tonic water , or as needed to top glasses
- Whole berries, more basil, fresh lime , for garnish (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
- Add berries, sugar, lime juice and basil stem to a bowl and muddle or mash with a fork until berries are broken up. Let this sit for at least 15 minutes in the fridge until sugar is dissolved and berries have released their juices.
- Divide berry mixture between 2 glasses. You can remove the basil entirely or divide the leaves between the glasses, discarding the stem.
- Add 1 ½ oz of gin to each glass and fill most of the way with ice. Top with tonic water and garnish with berries, fresh basil and/or lime, as desired.
Notes
- Make ahead instructions: Berry mixture will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 24 hours. You may wish to remove the basil after a few hours so the herb flavor isn’t too overpowering.
- Variations: Use a combination of berries or just one type of berry, use other fruit like peaches or cherries. Use other herbs like mint or thyme.
Calories: 167kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 30mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 44IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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