Recipe - Drinks - Blueberry Basil Preserve Cocktail

Blueberry Basil Gin Spritz

Bright, herbal, and deeply refreshing, this cocktail uses Blueberry Preserve with Basil as both the fruit element and the sweetener. The blueberry gives the drink color and depth, while the basil keeps it fresh and aromatic.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 heaping teaspoon Blueberry Preserve with Basil
• ½ oz elderflower liqueur, optional
• 2–3 oz chilled sparkling water or prosecco
• Ice
• Fresh basil, for garnish
• Fresh blueberries, for garnish

Method

Add gin, lemon juice, Blueberry Preserve with Basil, and elderflower liqueur to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.

Double strain into a wine glass or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Top with sparkling water or prosecco and stir gently.

Garnish with fresh basil and a few blueberries.

Serving Note

For a lighter afternoon spritz, use sparkling water. For a more celebratory version, top with prosecco or sparkling wine.