Summer Garden Basil Bliss

This refreshing cocktail combines the herbal notes of basil and lavender with the zesty kick of lemon and gin, creating a delightful summer garden experience in a glass. The light and effervescent nature of the drink makes it perfect for sipping on a warm day.

Summer Garden Basil Bliss

A delightful gin-based cocktail with herbal and zesty flavors that evoke the essence of a summer garden.

4.29 from 68 votes
Prep Time 2 mins
Total Time 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz Martini Bianco
  • 2/3 oz lavender simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2-3 basil leaves, muddled
  • Healthy dash peach bitters
  • Lots of ice
  • Carbonated spring water
  • *Lavender Simple Syrup*:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

Instructions

  1. In a tall glass, muddle the basil leaves.
  2. Add the gin, Martini Bianco, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and peach bitters.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Top with carbonated spring water until the glass is full.