Garden-Inspired Cocktails

Garden Fresh Gin and Tonic Sparkling Cocktail Recipe

This Garden Fresh Cocktail Recipe provides a fresh spin on the original gin and Tonic. This sparkling cocktail recipe uses fresh basil and combines it with freshly grown lemon wedges.

The freshly muddled basil brings a fresh scent to each cocktail while the lemon wedge pairs perfectly with the Gin & Sparkling Soda.

Together, the fresh basil leaves and lemon provide a fresh flavor profile and just tastes like summer.

The prep time required to make this drink is near none – just slice your lemon!

Give this summertime sparkling cocktail a try.

Garden Fresh Gin and Tonic Sparkling Cocktail

Recipe by GardenuityCourse: DrinksDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Calories

115

kcal

We love this Garden Fresh Cocktail Recipe – it’s easy and light and moves from an afternoon by the pool to an evening gathering of friends.

Ingredients

  • Fresh basil leaves – 2 leaves per cocktail 

  • Soda or Topo Chico

  • Gin (1.5 FL oz)

  • Sliced lemons

  • For extra flavor add cucumber slices and blackberries

Directions

  • Muddle basil leaves in chilled glass.
  • Add gin and soda. 
  • Garnish with basil leaf  and fresh lemon slices.
  • For extra flavor add in cucumbers or blackberries.
Gardenuity

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