Gin and Summer go hand in hand in my book. This simple and refreshing cocktail is perfect for a hot summer evening. Make it in single servings or mix it up in a batch to serve a crowd. I recently made a batch of this to serve at my husband’s Farm to Table Birthday Party. I also made a batch of Fruity Whiskey Collins. The two drinks went FAST and were perfect for an evening celebrating out in the garden and backyard.

Simple, Refreshing Gin and Basil Cocktail Recipe:

Gin and Basil Cocktail for one

Ingredients:

•  2 oz of your favorite Gin
•  1 oz of Lemon Juice (approximately 1 lemon)
• 1 oz of Basil Simple Syrup
• 4 oz soda water
• ice
• glass (at least 8 oz glass)
• stirring spoon
• garnish of Basil

Directions: 

1. Pour 2 oz of Gin, 1 oz of Lemon Juice, 1 oz of Basil Simple Syrup, and 4 oz of soda water over ice in a tall glass.
2. Stir
3. Garnish with Basil leaf
4. Enjoy!

Gin and Basil Cocktail for Eight

Ingredients:

•  16 oz of your favorite Gin
•  8 oz of Lemon Juice (approximately 8 lemons)
• 8 oz of Basil Simple Syrup
• pitcher (at least 32 oz)
• stirring spoon
• Soda Water to be used at time of serving)
• Measuring cup for 4oz (1/2 cup)
• glassware, ice, stirring spoons, instructions sign and garnish of Basil for guests to make their own.

Directions: 

1. Pour 16 oz of Gin, 8 oz of Lemon Juice, and 8 oz of Basil Simple Syrup into a pitcher
2. Stir
3. Set out with sign, glasses, stirring spoons, ice, measuring cup and soda water so guests can make their own.
4. Pour 4 oz of the mixture over ice, top with soda water, stir, garnish with Basil and enjoy!