PLUM-BASIL GIN FIZZES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup sugar
1 cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish
4 plums, pitted and sliced
1 cup gin
3 cups seltzer, chilled

Steps:

  • Make the basil syrup: Bring the sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the basil, then remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 1 hour, then strain.
  • Muddle 3 plums in a large liquid measuring cup with a wooden spoon. Stir in the basil syrup and gin. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into ice-filled glasses and top with the seltzer. Garnish with basil and the remaining sliced plum.

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