Low Carb Basil Gin Fizz

DifficultyModerate
Yield4 servings
Prep40 mins
Cook7 mins

2.5g

Net Carbs

0.2g

Protein

0.0g

Fat

3.2g

Fiber

137

Calories

Low Carb Basil Gin Fizz
Cooking tip: Muddling is a technique frequently used in cocktail making where you lightly crush fruit, herbs or spices to release their oils and allow them to blend with the alcohol for a richer, more complex flavor. A variety of tools can be used to press firmly, twist and then let go of the basil including a muddling tool, or the handle of a wood spoon. Note that you just want to muddle until the basil releases its perfume, but you don’t want to shred the leaves. So use a gentle hand for this cocktail and enjoy the results!

Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons tap water FNDDS
  • 1/4 cup truvia, sweet completed granulated sweetener
  • 12 eas fresh basil, leaf FNDDS
  • 1/2 cup lime juice, 100%, fresh squeezed FNDDS
  • 12 fluid ounces zero sugar ginger beer, Reed's
  • 8 cups municipal tap ice cubes USDA
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil FNDDS
  • 8 fluid ounces gin FNDDS

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sweetener until sweetener is mostly dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup fresh basil leaves and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, cover and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Strain into a clean jar through a fine mesh strainer and cool basil simple syrup to room temperature.
  2. To assemble each cocktail, place 4 fresh basil leaves at the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle. Pour in 2 ounces gin, 1 ounce basil simple syrup (from step one), 1 ounce lime juice and fill the shaker ¾ full with ice. Cover with the lid and shake for at least 15 seconds, until the exterior of the shaker is very cold. Strain into a 12-ounce or larger glass, top with zero sugar ginger beer, and fill with ice. Garnish with lime slices and cucumber if desired.

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