Lemon Basil Spritz
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ ounce lemon simple syrup
- ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces Pellegrino
- 3 basil leaves muddled and strained, plus 1 leaf for garnish
- Lemon wheel for garnish
- 1½ ounces neutral grain spirit of choice for adult version
Instructions
- Using a jigger, combine ¼ ounce of fresh lemon juice, ½ ounce of lemon simple syrup, 3 basil leaves, and, if making adult version, spirit of choice into a cocktail shaker. Muddle until ingredients are incorporated. Add ice, shake, and double strain into desired glassware. Top with ice and fill to top with S.Pellegrino. Garnish with lemon wheel and fresh basil leaf.
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