Classic Gin Basil Smash
Classic Gin Basil Smash
Ingredients
For the Gin Basil Smash
- 8 fluid ounces gin, high-quality
- 32 fresh basil leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
- 4 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 fluid ounces simple syrup, homemade or store-bought
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the fresh basil leaves (8 per glass) into two cocktail shakers (16 leaves per shaker).
⏱️ 1 min00
- 2
Gently muddle the basil leaves in each shaker to release their aromatic oils. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can make the basil bitter.
⏱️ 2 min00
- 3
To each shaker, add 4 fluid ounces of gin, 2 fluid ounces of fresh lemon juice, and 1 fluid ounce of simple syrup.
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- 4
Fill both shakers completely with ice.
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- 5
Securely cap the shakers and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shakers are well-chilled and frosty on the outside.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 6
Fill four rocks glasses with fresh ice.
⏱️ 1 min00
- 7
Double strain the contents of each shaker into two of the prepared rocks glasses, ensuring no basil bits or ice shards pass through. A fine mesh sieve over a regular strainer works best for this.
⏱️ 1 min00
- 8
Garnish each Gin Basil Smash with a fresh basil sprig before serving immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min00
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Gin Basil Smash
Ingredients
For the Gin Basil Smash
- 8 fluid ounces gin, high-quality
- 32 fresh basil leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
- 4 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 fluid ounces simple syrup, homemade or store-bought
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the fresh basil leaves (8 per glass) into two cocktail shakers (16 leaves per shaker).
⏱️ 1 min00 - 2
Gently muddle the basil leaves in each shaker to release their aromatic oils. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can make the basil bitter.
⏱️ 2 min00 - 3
To each shaker, add 4 fluid ounces of gin, 2 fluid ounces of fresh lemon juice, and 1 fluid ounce of simple syrup.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 4
Fill both shakers completely with ice.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 5
Securely cap the shakers and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shakers are well-chilled and frosty on the outside.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 6
Fill four rocks glasses with fresh ice.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 7
Double strain the contents of each shaker into two of the prepared rocks glasses, ensuring no basil bits or ice shards pass through. A fine mesh sieve over a regular strainer works best for this.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 8
Garnish each Gin Basil Smash with a fresh basil sprig before serving immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min00