A refreshing take on the classic G&T
Cook: 10 Mins
Serves: 1
Price: 93p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 70ml serving contains
Energy
525kj
179kcal
525kj
179kcal
9%
Fat
0g
0g
Low
0%
0%
Saturates
0g
0g
Low
0%
0%
Sugars
16.8g
16.8g
High
19%
19%
Salt
0g
0g
Low
0%
0%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
750kj/179kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
750kj/179kcal
Ingredients
100g Granulated sugar
8-10 Basil leaves
Ice, crushed
50ml Gin
1/2 Lime
Method
1
First make a sugar syrup. This will keep in the fridge for several weeks to make more cocktails. Put 100g granulated sugar in a small pan with 100ml water. Heat very gently until the sugar is dissolved, then bring to the boil for 1 min.?
Set aside to cool completely.
2
To make the cocktail, put 8-10 small basil leaves in a chilled glass tumbler and gently bruise 3-4 times with the end of a wooden spoon.
3
Fill with crushed ice, then pour in 50ml gin, 4 tsp sugar syrup and the juice of half a lime. Stir to combine.
4
Garnish with basil and ribbons of cucumber and serve.?