Garden Glimmer

Name: Garden Glimmer
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz premium gin; 4 basil leaves; 4 mint leaves; 3/4 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; 2 oz sparkling water; undefined thin ribbon of cucumber for garnish; undefined ice cubes; undefined basil sprig and mint leaf for garnish

Refreshing and aromatic cocktail with gin, basil, and mint

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

120*

Net Carbs

5g*

Ingredients:

thin ribbon of cucumber for garnish

ice cubes

basil sprig and mint leaf for garnish

AI Request:Something with gin basil and mint

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Garden Glimmer is a refreshing and aromatic cocktail that marries the crisp notes of gin with the herbal brightness of basil and mint. It's a drink that conjures the essence of a lush garden after a light rain, where every leaf is infused with the earth's purest fragrances. The addition of a cucumber ribbon and a splash of sparkling water adds to the beverage's visual charm, while also providing a subtle effervescence that dances on the palate. Ingredients: - 2 oz Premium Gin - 4 Fresh Basil Leaves - 4 Fresh Mint Leaves - 3/4 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice - 1/2 oz Simple Syrup - 2 oz Sparkling Water - 1 Thin Ribbon of Cucumber (for garnish) - Ice Cubes - Basil Sprig and Mint Leaf (for garnish) Glass: Highball Glass Instructions: 1. In a shaker, gently muddle the basil and mint leaves with the lemon juice and simple syrup to release their essential oils. 2. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and pour in the premium gin. 3. Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. 4. Strain the contents into a highball glass filled with ice cubes, taking care to leave the muddled leaves behind. 5. Top off the cocktail with sparkling water for a gentle fizz. 6. Carefully twist the cucumber ribbon and place it inside the glass for a decorative touch. 7. Garnish with a sprig of basil and a mint leaf resting on top of the drink. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy the botanical complexity of the Garden Glimmer. The Garden Glimmer is perfect for a sunny afternoon, as a pre-dinner aperitif, or anytime you wish to indulge in the flavors of a garden in full bloom.

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