Gin Basil Smash

gin, lemon, simple, basil

Ingredients

2 oz Gin
1 oz Lemon juice
3/4 oz Simple syrup
4-6 Basil leaves
Garnish: Basil leaves

Instructions

Muddle the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker with the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake with ice until cold and then double strain over a large block of ice. Garnish with s bouquet of basil.

I always enjoy drinks with fresh ingredients, but it's hard to always have basil around because it only lost for a few days in the fridge. However, if you grow it hydroponicly, then you can always have it around. For Christmas 2025 this was a gift from my family, very thoughtful.