Recipes Tabernacle Crush 5.0 (1,404) Add your rating & review This light and refreshing cocktail is as reminiscent of the American South as it is of the South of France. By Linton Hopkins Linton Hopkins Linton Hopkins is the internationally acclaimed chef and owner of Hopkins and Company. The Atlanta native is known for his deceptively simple cooking style that celebrates local produce and community-driven cuisine, with restaurants that embody his Southern heritage. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 14, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email This light and refreshing cocktail is reminiscent of both the American South and the South of France. It's made with fresh peach, fresh basil, gin, Lillet, lemon juice, club soda and a bit of simple syrup. If that doesn't sound like a perfect drink then we don't know how to please you. Photo: © John Kernick Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 1/2 large peach, sliced 6 small basil leaves, plus more for garnish 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 ounce Lillet 1/2 ounce simple syrup Ice Club soda Directions In a tall glass, muddle the peach with the 6 basil leaves and the lemon juice. Add the gin, Lillet and simple syrup. Add ice cubes and top with club soda. Garnish with basil. Rate it Print