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Refreshing Gin Basil Smash

A vibrant, green, modern classic cocktail that combines the botanical notes of gin with fresh muddled basil and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: European, Modern Classic
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz dry gin good quality
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup 1:1 ratio
  • 12 leaves fresh basil large Genovese leaves
Garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh basil
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Muddler
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Rocks glass

Method
 

  1. Place the basil leaves and lemon juice into the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  2. Muddle the basil vigorously into the juice until the leaves are well broken down and pulpy.
  3. Add the gin and simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with cubed ice and shake hard for 12-15 seconds until the tin is frosty.
  5. Fill a rocks glass with fresh crushed ice.
  6. Double strain the cocktail (using a fine mesh strainer) over the crushed ice to remove leaf bits.
  7. Garnish with a large sprig of fresh basil. Slap the basil sprig against your hand before placing to release aromas.

Notes

To ensure a bright green color, muddle hard and serve immediately. If the drink sits too long, the basil will oxidize and turn brown.