Brandon Ferguson crafts this classic mashup of strawberry and lemon with its own spin, presenting the fresh lemonade and muddled strawberries as an undertone that lets the savory nature of the basil and gin come through. “Everyone loves strawberry lemonade,” says Ferguson. “The basil goes really well with the gin, because the gin has kind of a floral flavor to it.”

Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Recipe courtesy of Barrel & Boar

INGREDIENTS 
2 ounces Watershed Four Peel Gin
4 ounces lemonade
3 fresh strawberries
3 basil leaves
2 lemon wheels

DIRECTIONS
Add two whole strawberries, one lemon wheel and 3 basil leaves to a shaker and gently muddle. Add gin and ice and shake vigorously. Pour all contents into a mason jar or Collins glass and top off with lemonade. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a half strawberry.