Strawberry Fields for Summer
When the garden or greenmarket is overflowing with glossy strawberries and fragrant basil, this is the drink to reach for. Refreshing and colorful, it tastes like summertime in a glass.
Makes 1 drink
2 fresh basil leaves, torn, plus 1 leaf for garnish
1 large or 2 small fresh strawberries, plus 1 strawberry slice for garnish
2 oz. gin
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup (see below)
1 oz. soda water
Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let sit until cool. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the 2 basil leaves and the strawberry with top removed. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well, then empty into a Collins glass or mason jar. Scoop in more ice if needed, then add the soda water. Garnish with the basil leaf and strawberry slice.
Strawberry Field for Summer
When the garden or greenmarket is overflowing with glossy strawberries and fragrant basil, this is the drink to reach for. Refreshing and colorful, it tastes like summertime in a glass.
Makes 1 drink
2 fresh basil leaves, torn, plus 1 leaf for garnish
1 large or 2 small fresh strawberries, plus 1 strawberry slice for garnish
2 oz. gin
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup (see below)
1 oz. soda water
Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let sit until cool. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the 2 basil leaves and the strawberry with top removed. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well, then empty into a Collins glass or mason jar. Scoop in more ice if needed, then add the soda water. Garnish with the basil leaf and strawberry slice.
Strawberry Field for Summer
When the garden or greenmarket is overflowing with glossy strawberries and fragrant basil, this is the drink to reach for. Refreshing and colorful, it tastes like summertime in a glass.
Makes 1 drink
2 fresh basil leaves, torn, plus 1 leaf for garnish
1 large or 2 small fresh strawberries, plus 1 strawberry slice for garnish
2 oz. gin
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup (see below)
1 oz. soda water
Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let sit until cool. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the 2 basil leaves and the strawberry with top removed. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well, then empty into a Collins glass or mason jar. Scoop in more ice if needed, then add the soda water. Garnish with the basil leaf and strawberry slice.