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Gin Basil Smash

A fresh basil and gin sour with bright lemon and simple syrup. Green, aromatic, and easy to like.

GinCitrusRefreshingHerbalShakenSour
A vibrant, vivid emerald-green Gin Basil Smash cocktail served over ice in a rocks glass, garnished prominently with a fresh, bushy sprig of green basil.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, muddler, fine strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple syrup
  • 2–3 sprigs Basil leaves Use one sprig for garnish if you have extra.

How to make it

  1. Muddle basil gently in a shaker.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
  4. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with basil if you have it.

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