Strawberry Basil Gin and Tonic

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

8 whole strawberries (diced small)

6 basil leaves

1 ½ ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice

1 teaspoon sugar

3 ounces gin

1 6- ounce bottle of tonic water

Directions

Place strawberries, basil, lime juice, and sugar into a mason jar or a glass.

Using a muddler or the back of a spoon muddle or mash the strawberries

Strain the mixture through a small strainer.

Add ice to two medium-sized glasses.

Add 1.5 ounces of gin to each glass.

Divide the strained strawberry basil lime juice between the two glasses.

Top with tonic water.

Garnish with strawberries, basil, and lime slices.