As we enter the New Year, we anticipate change: resolutions are made to change the way we feel, look, eat, exercise, communicate, clean and spend. By January 13, most resolutions are broken. But one change we can stick to is a new cocktail! This year, make a Resolu-Gin – an herbal infusion of basil in a mix of gin, elderflower, peach, lemon and brown sugar – a perfect balance of sweet, sour and fruity.
Begin by making and cooling brown sugar simple syrup.
Brown sugar simple syrup is, well, simple.
All you need to know is that the ratio is 1:1. We used two cups of brown sugar and two cups of water. You could cut the ratio in half and only use one cup of each. But it practically lasts forever, so why not go ahead and get wild? Combine the brown sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally, until all the sugar has dissolved. Let it cool and pour into a fancy little bottle and keep refrigerated.
RESOLU-GIN
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 Torn basil leaves
- 2 parts Gin
- 1 part Elderflower liqueur (our favourite is Fleur, but St-Germain may be more readily available)
- 1 part Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 part peach syrup (Torani was our choice)
- 1/2 part Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
PREPARATION:
Add basil to the bottom of a rocks glass. Muddle gently. Add the remaining ingredients and ice. Stir. Strain. Garnish with a wedge of lemon and enjoy. Cheers!