Plum-Basil Summer Fizz

This Plum-Basil Gin Fizz is a delightful and refreshing cocktail perfect for the summer season. The sweet, juicy red plums combined with the aromatic basil create a deep and luscious flavor that's sure to be a hit at any gathering. The addition of gin and seltzer gives it a light and bubbly finish, making it an ideal choice for warm weather sipping.

Plum-Basil Summer Fizz

A refreshing and luscious cocktail made with ripe plums, basil, gin, and seltzer, perfect for warm summer days.

4.30 from 23 votes

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the diced plum and basil leaves.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and add the gin & simple syrup.
  3. Place the shaker lid and shake for 1 minute.
  4. Pour into a glass filled with the sliced plum.
  5. Fill the glass to the top with seltzer.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge.