Description
A refreshing lemon basil martini, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves
- Lemon slice for garnish
- Basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the basil leaves with simple syrup.
- Add gin and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a basil sprig.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Chill your martini glasses beforehand for ultimate enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon basil martini, summer cocktail, gin cocktail, party drink, refreshing drink