Gin Basil Smash

Two pale green cocktails garnished with basil.

With only 4 ingredients and a soft herbal flavor this pretty pale green cocktail practically screams summer! Basil and gin are a match made in heaven!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 195kcal

Equipment

Muddler
Hawthorne Strainer
Boston Cocktail Shaker
Jigger

Ingredients

2 ounces gin
1 ounce lemon juice fresh squeezed
¾ ounce simple syrup
10 basil leaves plus a sprig for garnish

Instructions

Place basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and add lemon juice and simple syrup.
Muddle the basil with the juice and syrup by gently pressing on in a few times.
Add gin and ice to the shaker. Place the lid on it and shake for 10-15 seconds.
Strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Garnish with basil sprig.

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Notes

Simple syrup - equal parts water and sugar, heated and stirred until the sugar dissolves.

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