Summer Solstice Sparkler

Name: Summer Solstice Sparkler
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur; 1 oz lemon juice; 0.5 oz raspberry syrup; 2-3 basil leaves; 3 oz prosecco or any dry sparkling wine; null extra basil leaf and raspberry for garnish

Citrus-berry cocktail with herbal hints, perfect for summer

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

12%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

13g*

Ingredients:

prosecco or any dry sparkling wine

extra basil leaf and raspberry for garnish

AI Request:A cocktail recipe to celebrate the beginning of summer

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Celebrate the vibrant energy and warmth of the early summer days with the Summer Solstice Sparkler. This refreshing cocktail is a burst of citrus and berry notes, accented with herbal hints, perfect for toasting to longer days and magical summer nights. It's designed to capture the essence of summer in a glass, combining the season's freshness with a sophisticated sparkle. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Gin (preferably a floral variety) - 0.5 oz Elderflower liqueur - 1 oz Fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz Raspberry syrup (homemade or store-bought) - 2-3 Fresh basil leaves - 3 oz Prosecco or any dry sparkling wine - Extra basil leaf and raspberry for garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a shaker, muddle the basil leaves gently with the raspberry syrup and lemon juice. This is to infuse the herbal notes without overpowering the drink. 2. Add the gin and elderflower liqueur along with a generous scoop of ice. Shake well until the mixture is well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled flute glass to create a smooth yet vibrant base. 4. Top the drink with Prosecco or sparkling wine, gently pouring it to maintain its effervescence. 5. Garnish with a fresh raspberry and a basil leaf perched on the rim of the glass. **Glass Type:** Serve in a flute glass. The elegant shape not only showcases the drink's vibrant color and sparkling top but also concentrates the aromatic bouquet, enhancing the overall drinking experience. The Summer Solstice Sparkler is not just a cocktail; it's a celebration in a glass. Each sip balances the tangy sweetness of berries and citrus with the subtle herbal notes of basil, rounded off by the floral gin and the soft bittersweet finish of the elderflower liqueur. It's a toast to the joy and renewal that the beginning of summer brings.

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