With summer on it’s way out I felt it was time to enjoy the weather and sunshine one more time. What better way to do that than drink cocktails! Also since it’s Labor Day I figured it could be a fun way to celebrate not having to work (even though I am currently unemployed anyways)
Here I have a recipe for a Blackberry Gin Fizz. It’s pretty sweet and fruity but tasty nonetheless.
This is the recipe that I used but I didn’t make as much as it calls for because we didn’t have enough Gin.
1 6-oz. container blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups gin
1 cup fresh lime juice
and club soda
8 Sprigs Thai basil or sweet basil
puree blackberries and sugar in a blender. Let stand, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. If your super intense you can strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher and discard seeds. Stir gin and lime juice into a pitcher. Divide drink among ice filled glasses; top with soda and garnish each with a basil sprig. Enjoy!
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