Strawberry Basil Breeze

This delightful Strawberry Basil Breeze cocktail is a refreshing blend of gin, fresh strawberries, basil, and elderflower liqueur, with a splash of lemon and tonic water. The combination of sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and the floral notes of elderflower liqueur creates a unique and invigorating cocktail experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Strawberry Basil Breeze

A refreshing and aromatic cocktail featuring gin, fresh strawberries, basil, elderflower liqueur, and a hint of lemon, topped with tonic water.

4.69 from 16 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 strawberries (halved)
  • 3-4 basil leaves (fresh)
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1.50 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
  • tonic water

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries, basil, and lemon juice.
  2. Add the gin and elderflower liqueur to the shaker, then shake well.
  3. Pour the mixture over ice in a highball glass, ensuring the solids are included.
  4. Top off the cocktail with tonic water.