Ingredients
- 50ml Three Wrens Strawberry & Basil Gin
- 4–5 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 4–6 fresh basil leaves
- 20ml fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 15ml sugar syrup (see note below)
- Ice (cubed and crushed)
- Soda water (optional, to top)
- Fresh basil sprig and strawberry slice, for garnish
Sugar Syrup Note:
To make sugar syrup: Mix equal parts granulated sugar and boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, let it cool, and store in the fridge.
Step-by-Step
- Muddle the strawberries and basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the strawberries and basil leaves. Gently muddle (press) them with a muddler or the back of a spoon until juicy and fragrant. Don’t overdo it – bruising the basil too much can turn it bitter.
- Add the rest
Pour in the Three Wrens Strawberry & Basil Gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
- Shake it up
Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and serve
Double strain (through a cocktail strainer and a fine sieve) into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish
Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and a slice of strawberry on the rim or floating on top.
- Optional fizz
If you’d like a lighter, longer drink, top with a splash of soda water.
