KJ Flippen, owner of The Z Bar, shakes up the makings of a cocktail before adding Champagne. Photo by Lou Manna

Recipes | Cocktails & Mocktails | Drinks

Jive & Sparkle

Servings: serving

Author: KJ Flippen, owner/operator, The Z Bar in Midtown Reno

Ingredients

1 ounce gin
½ ounce orange juice
½ ounce simple syrup
2 crushed basil leaves
Champagne or Prosecco
3 crushed strawberries

Instructions

Combine gin, orange juice, simple syrup, and basil leaves with ice in a shaker and shake until chilled. Pour into coupe glass, fill to top with Champagne or Prosecco, then garnish with strawberry.

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