Gin Basil Smash

Name: Gin Basil Smash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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