Plum-Basil Breeze

Deep and sweet, the Plum-Basil Breeze is a refreshing and fruity cocktail perfect for warm summer days. It showcases the juicy red plums, complemented by the aromatic essence of basil, creating a delightful and invigorating drink for any occasion.

Plum-Basil Breeze

A refreshing gin cocktail featuring juicy red plums and fragrant basil, perfect for summer sipping.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe plum, pitted and diced
  • 5 large basil leaves
  • 2 oz. gin
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • Seltzer water, to top off the drink
  • Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the diced plum and basil leaves.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the gin and simple syrup.
  3. Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
  4. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with the sliced plum.
  5. Top off the glass with seltzer water.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge.