Gin Basil Smash
A refreshing cocktail that combines the botanical notes of gin with fresh basil and bright citrus. This modern classic features muddled basil leaves, fresh lemon juice, and homemade simple syrup for a perfectly balanced drink.
1 servings
8 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup Demerara sugar
- •1 cup water
- •2 ounces gin
- •1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- •⅔ ounce simple syrup
- •10 leaves basil leaves
- •1 sprig basil sprig
- •garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the stove. Cool. Transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar. Cover and refrigerate.
5 min
- 2.
Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice and gin and shake. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a basil sprig.
3 min
