How to make the Strawberry-Gin Cocktail

23:17 - 14 April 2016

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Mixing, strawberry, basil leaves, gin and lemon juice, this is a cool, breezy cocktail that's the perfect stress reliever for those slightly hectic days.

We're reminded of the mojito with this cocktail that sees the inclusion of leaves - basil leaves this time.

What you need:

1 strawberry
2 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons white sugar
ice cubes
2 fluid ounces gin
1 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice
3 fluid ounces chilled club soda

Directions:

Place the strawberry, basil leaves, and sugar into a cocktail shaker, and mash well with a cocktail muddler. Add half of the ice to the cocktail shaker, and place the rest into a tall glass. Pour in the gin and lemon juice, cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the chilled glass over the ice, top with the club soda, and stir to serve.