The Gin Basil Smash is a modern classic, created in Hamburg in the early 2000s and quickly gaining global recognition. It is part of a newer wave of cocktails that focus on fresh ingredients.
Made with gin, lemon, sugar, and fresh basil, it is bright, aromatic, and incredibly fresh. The basil gives it a distinctive herbal lift. It is a drink that feels contemporary but already established.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I always think this is one of the freshest tasting cocktails out there. It feels vibrant and just a little bit different every time.
Here is the recipe
Gin Basil Smash
The Gin Basil Smash cocktail shouldn't work but it does! This modern classic with its herbal flavors mixed with its citrus kick is one of the summer cocktails that should be on your list!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ¾ oz Fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz Simple syrup
- 10-12 Basil leaves
Instructions
- Add the basil leaves and lemon juice to a shaker and muddle them well
- Add the gin and simple syrup
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Fine strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
- Garnish with basil leaves
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 1mgSugar: 10g
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