I don’t drink a lot, but when I do I always go for the same ole, same ole-dirty martini, old fashioned or wine. And I am kinda tired of those drinks so I have tried to come up with a few new summer cocktails that are EASY and do not require you to go buy the entire liquor store. I mean what am I going to do with a whole bottle of blue curaçao? So this Blackberry and Basil Fizz Cocktail is simple, delicious and uses all the bounties of summer-basil and blackberries! I made it with both Gin and Whiskey and they both are fabulous!
The only tools you really need are a cocktail shaker and muddler and if you are an adult and have a bar you should have those tools! They are cheap and you will use them all the time!
Enjoy!
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Blackberry and Basil Fizz Cocktail
All the delicious flavors of summer are in this cocktail. Made with fresh blackberries and fragrant basil this cocktail is the perfect pool accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 6 Blackberries
- 6 Basil leaves, torn
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup or granulated sugar
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz Gin or Whiskey
- ice
- club soda
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker muddle blackberries, basil and simple syrup.
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Add lemon juice and liquor.
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Fill shaker with ice and shake for about 20 seconds.
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Strain into an ice filled glass. Top with club soda.
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Garnish with basil and blackberry.
Homemade Simple Syrup
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Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Allow sugar to dissolve and wait for the liquid to turn clear. Turn heat off. Allow to cool and store in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. This makes about 1 1/2 cups simple syrup.
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