Strawberry Fields Forever Cocktail

There’s something undeniably joyful about the combination of ripe strawberries, fresh herbs, and crisp gin. Inspired by the dreamy tones of the Beatles’ Strawberry Fields Forever, this cocktail captures that same feeling of breezy nostalgia and summer ease. With muddled berries and basil, a splash of lemon, and a club soda topper, this drink is light, bright, and endlessly sippable.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz London dry gin

• 1 oz fresh lemon juice

• ¾ oz simple syrup

• 2 fresh strawberries, hulled

• 2–3 fresh basil leaves

• Club soda (to top)

• Ice

• Garnish: strawberry slice and basil sprig

Preparation:

1. In a shaker, muddle the strawberries and basil with the simple syrup until well broken down.

   
   

2. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake vigorously until chilled.

   
   

3. Strain into an ice-filled glass (ideally a Collins glass, but a rocks glass will work too).

   
   

4. Top with club soda.

   
   

5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and a sprig of basil.

Notes & Suggestions:

• Smack the basil sprig before garnishing to release the oils and boost the aroma.

• Want to make a batch? Mix everything but the soda ahead of time and top each glass to order.