Basil Gin Fizz

A proper fizz with basil — the egg white carries the basil aroma all the way through the foam. Every sip smells like a summer garden.

Served in a Highball glass · Garnish: Basil leaf on foam · Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Gin
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
• 8 leaves Fresh Basil
• 1 piece Egg White
• 2 oz Soda Water

Instructions

1. Muddle basil with simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and egg white.
3. Dry shake without ice for 15 seconds.
4. Add ice and shake hard.
5. Double strain into a chilled highball glass (no ice).
6. Top slowly with soda water to lift the foam.

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