Gin Basil Smash

Gin Basil Smash

A handful of basil muddled with syrup, shaken hard with gin and lemon and double-strained a vivid green. Hamburg's herbaceous gift to the modern canon.

18% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

150 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Basil(optional)10 pieces
  • Gin2 oz
  • Lemon Juice¾ oz
  • Simple Syrup¾ oz

Instructions

  1. Muddle Basil leaves (~ 10) with Sugar Syrup in a shaker. Add Gin an Lemon Juice. Shake vigorously

  2. Filter and serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

Pairs well with

Muddled basil turns gin garden-green for herby Mediterranean bites:

  • Caprese skewers
  • Pesto crostini
  • Marinated mozzarella
  • Lemon-herb olives

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