Plum-Basil Gin Fizz

Deep and sweet, this cocktail is an ideal vehicle for summer's juicy red plums.

MAKES 1 DRINK

INGREDIENTS

1 ripe plum, pitted, half diced and half sliced
5 large basil leaves
2 oz. gin
1 oz. simple syrup 
Seltzer, to top drink
Lime wedge, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the diced plum and basil leaves. Fill the shaker with ice; add the gin & simple syrup. Place on the shaker lid and shake for 1 minute. Pour into a glass filled the sliced plum. Fill glass to the top with seltzer and garnish with lime wedge.