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Gin Basil Smash

Gin Basil Smash

Gin

Muddled basil, lemon and gin in a bright green, garden fresh drink.

Strength Sweetness

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 8 to 10 basil leaves
  • Ice

Steps

  1. Gently muddle the basil with the lemon juice and simple syrup.
  2. Add the gin and ice and shake hard.
  3. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with basil.

Make it a mocktail

Leave the alcohol out. Leave the gin out. Muddled basil, lemon and syrup over ice with soda is already delicious.

Recipe and photo credit: Moody Mixologist. Visit the original page for more photos and tips.

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