Strawberry Basil Gin & Tonic

• FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
• 3/4 pounds Strawberries, Washed And Trimmed
• 1/4 cups Sugar
• 1/4 cups Water
• 4 whole Large Basil Leaves
• FOR THE COCKTAIL:
• 2 Tablespoons Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup
• 4 ounces, fluid Chilled Gin
• 6 ounces, fluid Chilled Tonic Water

1. In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries with the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to thicken a bit, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in the basil and let the mixture cool completely, about 1 hour.
2. Then, using a fine strainer, strain the strawberry mixture into a bowl to extract the syrup.
3. Pour 2 tablespoons of the strawberry basil syrup into a large tumbler along with the gin and tonic water. Mix well, pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/strawberry-basil-gin-tonic/ (may not work)