Ambrosian Basil Fizz
by Truffle on the Rocks
Ingredients
2oz
Gin
Recommended: Empress
0.5oz
1oz
0.5oz
10leaves
Basil
Muddled
2oz
Soda Water (Club Soda)
To top; exact amounts may vary
1leaf
Basil(garnish)
Preparation
Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain, top with soda, and serve.
Glass
Highball Glass
Ice
Collins Spear
The Ambrosian Basil Fizz balances botanical gin against the honeyed, herbal complexity of yellow Chartreuse, with fresh basil adding a peppery, slightly sweet aromatic layer throughout. Bright lime cuts through the richness while the carbonation lifts everything into a refreshing, effervescent finish. It drinks like a sophisticated garden party in a glass—herbaceous and lively without being heavy.