Ellie's Foraged Fizz
This gin fizz, brightened by muddled basil and a touch of honey, captures Ellie's resilient and resourceful spirit. It's a refreshing discovery, like finding a patch of fresh herbs amidst the ruins – a small, vibrant victory in a world constantly trying to take everything away.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Honey syrup
- 4-5 Fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz Soda water
Instructions
- Gently muddle the basil leaves in the bottom of a shaker.
- Add gin, lime juice, and honey syrup to the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and a lime wheel.
Glassware: Collins Glass
Garnish: Basil sprig and lime wheel
History
A vibrant Collins riff that incorporates muddled basil and honey syrup, symbolizing Ellie's ability to find beauty and resourcefulness even in a desolate world. It’s a fresh take on a classic, much like Ellie herself is a fresh perspective in a hardened world.