Gin Basil Smash
 
 
The Basil Smash or Gin Basil Smash: A perfect summer cocktail made from gin and fresh basil.
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Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 1 glass
Ingredients
  • 60ml Gin
  • 12 Basil leaves per serving
  • 25ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml sugar syrup (optional- we don't always add it)
  • Splash of soda (if not using sugar syrup you can also use sprite here)
Instructions
  1. In a mortar and pestle muddle the Basil leaves and lemon juice.
  2. Transfer the contents to a shaker along with the Gin and give it a nice shake.
  3. Strain into ice filled glasses.
  4. Top it up with a dash of soda/sprite just for a little fizz/Sweetness.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh Basil.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2020/05/23/gin-basil-smash/