Refreshing Herbal Citrus Gin Spritzer

INGREDIENTS

6 basil leaves juice of one lime 2 tsps maple syrup 2 tsps herbal simple syrup 4.5oz gin 4dashes grapefruit bitters several ice cubes 1can hibiscus la croix garnish: basil leaves and lime slices

Step 1

Add basil to the bottom of a cocktail shaker then gently muddle until the leaves start to release their juices. Add lime juice, maple syrup, and herbal simple syrup to the cocktail shaker then muddle until you’ve extracted all the liquid from the basil leaves. 

Step 2

Finally, add in the gin, grapefruit bitters, and several ice cubes then place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake until it becomes cold, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Strain the cocktail evenly into two cocktail glasses then top them off with hibiscus la croix. Garnish the cocktail with a few extra basil leaves and lime slices then enjoy!