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Basil Gin Sour Cocktail

This Basil Gin Sour has been my favorite cocktail every summer for the last 4 years. I am always trying new great cocktail recipes, but I always come back to this. Not only do you have the nice fresh lemon juice, but the hint of fresh basil in this cocktail is amazing!

Basil Gin Sour

We always have fresh basil growing in the summer but this year we bought a huge pot go it so we have an abundance. We have been really enjoying all of the fresh cocktails, pastas and pizzas with it so I definitely recommend getting a plant if you don’t have one already!

Ingredients

  • 2 oz of your favorite gin
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 5 fresh basil leaves rinsed

Directions

  1. Get your cocktail shaker add your ingredients to the smaller cup. Before I add the basil I like to lay it flat and give it a good smack between my hands to release the oils and then tear them in half.
  2. Add a handful of ice to the larger cup and pour you ingredients into your cup with the ice.
  3. Give a good smack to your shaker to secure it and shake vigerously for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled glass and enjoy!

Tip: For the simple syrup, add 1:1 parts water and sugar together by bringing water to a simmer, once it starts to bubble, turn off the heat. Add your sugar and stir until dissolved and let cool. Store in an airtight container like a mason jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Simple Blueberry Gin Sour Cocktail

Warm weather is coming and one of my favorite things to do is sit on the deck and have a nice chilled cocktail. Our dogs love running around in the backyard and Len loves having her ball thrown, so we sit outside quite a bit in the spring and summer.

I don’t know where I originally came across this recipe and I usually tweak it depending on how I am feeling. Sometimes I like it more sour so I add a little more lemon juice, or a little less simple syrup. If you try this and find it not quite sweet enough, just use the 1:1 ratio of simple syrup to lemon juice and it should work nicely.

Always using fresh citrus for each cocktail because it’s the best!

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, freshly squeezed citrus is one of my favorite scents, especially when the warm weather is rolling in.

Leni always gets an ice cube when we get ice for a cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1/4-1/3 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 oz dry gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice (or the juice from 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 water to sugar)

Directions

  • Rinse your blueberries and place them in your cocktail shaker, then add your gin and muddle.
  • Add your fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a handful of ice and shake until drink is chilled (20-30 seconds)
  • Double strain into a nice cocktail glass and add your garnish, enjoy!

Helpful tip: If you need to make a quick simple syrup. Just add water to a pan and bring to a simmer. Turn off your heat and pour in the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved and pour into a heat safe glass container. Put in the fridge to cool, when cooled, put in an airtight container like a mason jar.

The ratio is always 1:1, so if you add 1/2 cup water, add 1/2 cup of sugar.

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Easy Moscow Mule Made with Gin

I love making cocktails! Whether it’s for me or friends, I find it so satisfying to make a good drink and even more satisfying, enjoying one with them. With how the last couple years have gone, I have learned to make some of my favorite cocktails at home and it’s not as complicated as you might think.

You only need 3 ingredients

So, traditionally a Moscow mule is made with vodka which I also love, but I tend to have gin around more often so that is what I like to use. My favorite gin is The Botanist, but you can use whatever gin you like.

Again, you can use whatever ginger beer you like, one of my favorites is from The Great Gentleman. It is very spicy but that is how I like my mules, spicy!

Ingredients

  • 2 oz of you favorite gin
  • Juice from 1 lime/ about 1 oz
  • 6 oz ginger beer
  • 1 cup ice

Directions

  1. Pour your gin and lime juice into your cup and add about 1 cup of ice.
  2. Top with your ginger beer and stir, enjoy!

Mule mugs: Moscow Mule Mugs

Metal Straws: Metal Straws1 Metal Straws2

Cocktail Jigger for measuring: Cocktail Jigger

Investing in a cocktail set is ideal if you plan on making them at home. I highly recommend this type of shaker over the ones with the built in strainer and tiny lids: Cocktail Set

The camera we use: Fujifilm Camera Fujifilm Camera with Lens