Basil Lemonade Smash

With only a handful of ingredients and a subtle, herbal flavor, the Basil Lemonade Smash is the essence of summer in a glass. The delightful combination of basil and gin gives this cocktail a refreshing and vibrant taste that is perfect for warm evenings or lazy afternoons.

Basil Lemonade Smash

A refreshing and herbaceous gin cocktail with a hint of lemon and basil.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 10 basil leaves (plus a sprig for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, place the basil leaves and add the lemon juice and simple syrup.
  2. Gently muddle the basil leaves with the juice and syrup by pressing on them a few times.
  3. Add the gin and ice to the shaker, then place the lid on and shake for 10-15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with a sprig of basil.