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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
1x
2x
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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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