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Thai Basil + Cherry Sparkling Gin Smash

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Refreshing gin cocktail with cherries, Thai basil, and sparkling prosecco.
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RECIPE CATEGORY: Beverages
HERB: Thai Basil
KEYWORDS: basil, cherry, cocktail, gin, sparkling
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 bar spoon superfine sugar
  • 4 large pitted cherries
  • 8–10 Thai basil leaves
  • Prosecco (to top)

Instructions
 

  1. Muddle basil, cherries, sugar, and lime juice in a shaker until cherries release juice.
  2. Add gin and ice. Shake well.
  3. Double strain into an ice-filled glass.
  4. Top with prosecco. Garnish with Thai basil and a cherry.

Notes

Adjust sweetness to taste. Fresh cherries give the best flavor.
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