Raspberry Garden Tonic

Raspberries add tart fruit to an NA gin and tonic, and basil gives the aroma a distinctly leafy turn. The berries soften the botanical impression without needing a syrup. Press them lightly, bruise the basil, and add the tonic after the still ingredients are mixed. A few seeds are normal. Choose a gin alternative whose botanicals you enjoy; otherwise the fruit ends up doing the job of hiding something rather than complementing it.

Ingredients

• 2 oz NA gin
• 4 oz Tonic water
• 1/4 cup Raspberries
• 3 leaf Basil leaves

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

NA gin, raspberry, and basil · keep the flavor ritual

The NA gin, raspberry, and basil combination gives you a botanical backbone in a mixed drink built around its own flavors, keeping the familiar act of mixing and pouring while changing what goes into the glass.

Make room for basil

Basil gives the NA gin and raspberry a savory green fragrance—an aromatic pairing to serve freshly mixed, while the bubbles are lively.

Check every NA product’s ABV. Choose clearly labeled 0.0% ingredients if you want to avoid trace alcohol.