Gin Basil Smash

A shaken cocktail made with Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, served in a rocks glass.

• Shaken
• Rocks
• On the Rocks
• Gin
• #27 most essential

Ingredients

• 2 ozGin
• 1 ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ¾ ozSimple Syrup
• 6-8Fresh Basil Leaves (muddled)
• GarnishBasil Sprig

How to make a Gin Basil Smash

1. Add ¾ oz Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker, then 6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves, and muddle gently — enough to release the oils from the basil and dissolve the sugar, not enough to shred the leaves.
2. Add 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
4. Double-strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with basil sprig.

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