Cherry Summers 🍒🌿

Cherry Summers 🍒🌿 Cherry Basil Smash  6 pitted cherries  3 basil leaves .75 oz fresh lime juice  1 oz simple syrup 2 oz gin 1 oz soda water  Start by adding cherries, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle to release as much of the juice from the fruit as possible. Add basil leaves and gently press. Pour in gin and fill with ice. Shake until cold, then pour into a glass. Top off with ice, soda water, and garnish.