Gin Basil Smash

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

• Shaken
• Rocks
• Gin
• #27 most essential

Ingredients

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

How to make a Gin Basil Smash

1. Add 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ¾ oz Simple Syrup, 6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves (muddled) to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a rocks glass.

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