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Sparkling Tarragon Gin Lemonade

By Alison RomanPhotography by Danny Kim
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Danny Kim

Muddling extracts essentail oils to deliver maximum herb impact. Tarragon flavors the boozy lemonade here, but basil makes an excellent sub.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

10 large sprigs tarragon
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup gin
3/4 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 12-ounce can club soda

Preparation

  1. Muddle tarragon sprigs, lemon slices, and sugar in a large pitcher. Add gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and club soda. Add ice and stir to combine. Serve over ice.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesPitcher DrinkCold DrinkTarragonHerbs & SpicesGinBasilSt-GermainLiqueurSummerBon Appétit

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