Roasted Strawberry Gin + Tonic

• Roasted Balsamic Strawberries
• 8 ounces Strawberries, hulled and sliced in half
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
• balsamic vinegar
• Roasted Strawberry Gin + Tonic
• 1/2 cup Roasted balsamic strawberries
• 1 handful Basil leaves
• 4-6 ounces Gin (my favorite is Aviation)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and put halved strawberries onto the pan. In a small bowl whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt. Pour over the strawberries and toss together. Arrange the berries in a single layer and roast for 35-40 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven top with a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Toss together and place in a small bowl to cool.
4. Divide the basil leaves between the 4 glasses. Using the back of a wooden spoon or a muddler and press down on the basil leaves.
5. Fill the glasses with lots of ice. Put 3 tablespoons of roasted strawberries in the glass and top with 1-2 ounces of gin and tonic. Give it a good stir.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/28701-roasted-strawberry-gin-tonic (may not work)