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Gin Basil Smash

This modern classic cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and fresh basil leaves. It's easy to make, refreshing, and perfect for spring or summer.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • 10-12 basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly muddle the basil leaves with the lemon juice in cocktail shaker.
  • Add the gin and the simple syrup and fill the shaker 3/4 with ice.
  • Shake until chilled, then fine strain the liquid into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with basil leaves or a basil blossom.
Keyword basil, gin, lemon, simple syrup, smash
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